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Skillet Cheeseburger Macaroni

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Published on September 11, 2013

Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 to 6

Skillet Cheeseburger Macaroni

Ingredients

1 pound 85 percent lean ground beef1 cup finely chopped onion12 ounces (3 cups) elbow macaroni2 ½ cups chicken broth1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon dry mustardSalt and pepper6 ounces chopped deli American cheese½ cup chopped dill pickles

Before You Begin

We like Boar’s Head Kosher Dill Pickles.

Instructions

  1. Cook beef and 1/2 cup onion in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, about 7 minutes.
  2. Add macaroni, broth, tomato sauce, Worcestershire, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in cheese, pickles, and remaining 1/2 cup onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
Skillet Cheeseburger Macaroni

Skillet Cheeseburger Macaroni

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Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

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Why This Recipe Works

We combine the flavors of our favorite burger—ground beef, dry mustard, American cheese, and dill pickles—with the convenience and heft of a one-skillet meal.

Before You Begin

We like Boar’s Head Kosher Dill Pickles.

Instructions

  1. Cook beef and 1/2 cup onion in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, about 7 minutes.
  2. Add macaroni, broth, tomato sauce, Worcestershire, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in cheese, pickles, and remaining 1/2 cup onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
  3. 3.Enjoy!
    Skillet Cheeseburger Macaroni

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