One Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni (Print Version)
Creamy macaroni with beef, bacon, and cheese, all cooked together for a quick, hearty comfort meal.
# Ingredients:
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3 cups beef broth
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1/2 onion, diced
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450 g ground beef
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4 strips bacon, chopped
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3 tablespoons tomato paste
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3 tablespoons tomato ketchup
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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100 g elbow macaroni, uncooked
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200 g cheddar cheese, grated
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1/4 cup pickles, chopped (optional)
# Instructions:
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Finely chop bacon strips and render in a large soup pot over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, retaining rendered fat in the pot.
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Add ground beef and diced onion to the pot. Sauté over medium-high heat, breaking up meat with a spoon, until beef is fully browned. Drain excess fat.
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Stir in tomato paste, ketchup, yellow mustard, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour in the beef broth and stir until combined.
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Bring mixture to a boil, then add uncooked elbow macaroni. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
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Remove pot from heat. Fold in grated cheddar cheese and reserved crispy bacon. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let stand several minutes to allow flavors to meld.
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Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired and cover until melted. Garnish with chopped pickles before serving, if using.
# Notes:
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For enhanced flavor, allow the assembled dish to rest covered for several minutes before serving to allow the cheese to fully melt and ingredients to blend.