Dinner for 7
One-Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni with ground beef
Ground beef, macaroni, tomatoes, milk, and cheddar cook together in one pot for a creamy cheeseburger-inspired meal.
$9.98for 4 servings
$2.50 per serving$9.98 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.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersLunchesOne-potSummer grilling
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $8.23Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.19Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $17.47 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsAsian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 3 tbsp mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp steak seasoning
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp dill pickle juice (optional)
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tsp better than bouillon beef base
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz) petite diced tomatoes
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded american cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- fresh parsley (optional)
- optional: 1-2 teaspoons better than bouillon beef base
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
Steps
- Brown the ground beef and onion in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat for six to eight minutes, until the beef reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, ketchup, mustard, paprika, steak seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and pickle juice.
- Add the milk, beef broth, bouillon, tomatoes, and macaroni, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for twelve to fifteen minutes, stirring often, until the macaroni is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream, American cheese, and cheddar until melted and smooth.
- Remove the pot from the heat and top with parsley.
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
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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