Description
This Ground Beef Mac and Cheese is creamy, hearty, and deeply comforting. Tender pasta, seasoned ground beef, and a rich homemade cheese sauce come together in a dish that feels like home. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g elbow macaroni
- 500 g ground beef
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in salted water until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft.
- Season the beef with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour until smooth.
- Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
- Add cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Combine pasta, beef, and cheese sauce. Mix gently and serve warm.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for a smoother sauce. Add a splash of milk when reheating to keep it creamy. This dish can be baked with extra cheese on top for a golden finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg