Crockpot Cheeseburger Macaroni
The slow cooker does all the work in this tasty Crock Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe. Skip the store bought hamburger helper and enjoy this easy meal.
Servings: 6
Cost: $22.22, $3.70 per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef browned
- ½ onion diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 16 oz elbow macaroni not cooked
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until it is brown. Drain the excessive grease before pouring into the slow cooker.
- Add in ground beef, onion, seasonings, Worcestershire sauce and broth to the slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2.5-3 hours.
- 15 minutes before serving stir in the macaroni noodles. It will look very watery but don't worry the pasta will soak it up. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until the desired tenderness is reached.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
Buy block cheddar cheese and then hand shred it. It will melt more evenly. You can use any kind of cheese, but I love sharp cheddar cheese in this recipe.
Serve with steamed broccoli for a complete dinner.
Nutrition
Calories: 915kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 1523mg | Potassium: 799mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 565IU | Vitamin C: 1.8mg | Calcium: 471mg | Iron: 5.1mg
