Cheeseburger Macaroni

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef, 80/20
• 2 cup elbow macaroni
• 2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• ½ cup onion, diced
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 3 cup beef broth
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Steps

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Add diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute more until fragrant.
3. Stir in beef broth, milk, ketchup, yellow mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
4. Add elbow macaroni to the skillet, stirring to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until macaroni is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.