Description
One-Pot Macaroni Cheeseburger Soup is a hearty, creamy dinner idea that combines ground beef, cheddar cheese, and macaroni pasta in one comforting bowl. Easy, family-friendly, and perfect for weeknight meals or cozy weekends. This cheeseburger soup recipe is loaded with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 cups macaroni pasta
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups beef broth
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: pickles, bacon bits, ketchup, mustard
Instructions
1. In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
2. Add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant.
3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Pour in beef broth and milk. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
5. Add macaroni pasta. Cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes until pasta is tender.
6. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like pickles or bacon.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for a smoother melt.
Add a splash of milk when reheating leftovers.
Swap ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg