Skillet Mac N Beef
Comfort food meets weeknight convenience in this hearty Skillet Mac N Beef recipe, a one-pan wonder brimming with flavor and simplicity. Juicy ground beef is sautéed with aromatic onion and garlic, then simmered in a savory blend of beef broth and tomato sauce, perfectly seasoning tender elbow macaroni infused with Italian herbs, paprika, and just the right touch of spice. Topped with melty cheddar cheese and optionally garnished with fresh parsley, this meal is a quick and crowd-pleasing choice for busy nights. Ready in just 35 minutes with minimal clean-up, this cheesy, beefy skillet dish is the ultimate comfort food upgrade for family dinners.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium (diced) yellow onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 cups beef broth
- 15 ounces canned tomato sauce
- 1.5 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup (shredded) cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, optional for garnish) parsley
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease if needed.
Step 2
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
Step 3
Stir in the beef broth, canned tomato sauce, elbow macaroni, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well to combine.
Step 4
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
Step 5
Once the pasta is cooked through, remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts and is evenly distributed.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, before serving.
Step 7
Serve warm and enjoy your Skillet Mac N Beef!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1770.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2299.5 |
| Total Fat 118.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 51.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 414.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5469.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 175.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.6g | |
| Protein 132.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 674.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3321.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories