Dinner for 4
One-pot cheeseburger macaroni
Ground beef, elbow pasta, tomatoes and cheddar cook together in a single pot. About $2.92 a serving at typical prices.
$11.68for 4 servings
$2.92 per serving$11.68 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanFamilyKid-friendlyDinnersOne-pot
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.12Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 24 oz | $1.68Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.68 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchup (mustard)Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano) (garlic powder)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 12 oz Pasta (elbows)
- 14 oz Canned tomatoes (diced)
- 24 oz Broth or stock
- 6 oz Cheddar and shredded cheese
- 0.5 lb Onions
Steps
- Brown the beef and chopped onion in a large pot; drain the fat.
- Add broth, tomatoes, mustard, garlic powder and the dry pasta.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered 12 minutes, stirring often, until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in the cheddar until melted and serve hot.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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