One-Skillet Cheeseburger Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lb ground beef (93% lean)
• 10 oz elbow macaroni
• 3 cup beef broth
• 1 cup whole milk
• 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 oz tomato paste
• 1 yellow onions
• 1 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 1/2 tsp salt

Method

1. 1

   Brown the beef with the diced onion in a deep skillet over medium-high, 7 minutes. Pour off excess fat.

2. 2

   Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, garlic powder, mustard, and salt and cook 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add the dry macaroni, broth, and milk and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Lower to a simmer and cook uncovered 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often, until the pasta is tender and the liquid has thickened.

5. 5

   Off the heat, stir in the cheddar a handful at a time until the sauce is smooth.

6. 6

   Let it sit 3 minutes to set up before serving.

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