Cheesy Beef & Macaroni Skillet

Name: Cheesy Beef & Macaroni Skillet
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 onion; 2 cups elbow macaroni; 15 oz crushed tomatoes; 2 cups beef broth; 1 tsp paprika; 1½ cups shredded cheddar

Serves 6 · Prep 5 min · Cook 25 min · Beef

nut-free

Contains: dairy, gluten

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (Meat)
1 onion (Produce)
2 cups elbow macaroni (Pasta & Grains)
15 oz crushed tomatoes (Canned & Jarred)
2 cups beef broth (Canned & Jarred)
1 tsp paprika (Pantry)
1½ cups shredded cheddar (Dairy)

Steps

Brown the beef with the diced onion in a deep skillet, then drain.
Add the uncooked macaroni, tomatoes, broth and paprika and bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer on low 12–14 minutes, stirring now and then, until the pasta is tender.
Stir in the cheese until melted.
Cook ground meat to 160°F (71°C) internal temperature (USDA).

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Added 2026-11-05. Original recipe by Fridge Plans.