Ingredients
- 1 pound 85 percent lean ground beef
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 12 ounces (3 cups) elbow macaroni
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- Salt and pepper
- 6 ounces chopped deli American cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
Cook the Beef
In a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and 1/2 cup of onion. Continue cooking until the beef is no longer pink, about 7 minutes.
Add Pasta and Simmer
Add the macaroni, beef broth, crushed tomatoes, soy sauce, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil. Then cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and let it simmer.
Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until the macaroni is tender.
Finish and Serve
Stir in the cheese, pickles, and the remaining 1/2 cup of onion. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.
Skillet Macaroni and Hamburger
Skillet Macaroni with ground beef, tangy tomato sauce, and creamy American cheese creates a comforting and savory richness, complemented by the sharpness of dill pickles and onion.
Ingredients
- 1 pound 85 percent lean ground beef
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 12 ounces 3 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- Salt and pepper
- 6 ounces chopped deli American cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
Instructions
- In a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and 1/2 cup onion until beef is no longer pink, about 7 minutes.
- Add macaroni, beef broth, crushed tomatoes, soy sauce, mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
- Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender, 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in cheese, pickles, and remaining 1/2 cup onion. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot.