Description
- Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Beef and Bacon Macaroni Skillet recipe, packed with savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- ½ pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- ¼ cup sweet pickle relish
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup diced bacon
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the cooking oil. Cook the bacon until crispy, then remove it from the skillet and set aside on a paper towel to drain excess grease.
- In the same skillet, with about half of the bacon grease, add more oil if needed, and cook the ground beef. Break it apart as it cooks until browned and fully cooked through. Add paprika, black pepper, and diced onion, and cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, beef broth, and Dijon mustard. Mix well until combined.
- Add the uncooked elbow macaroni to the skillet, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and stir, then cover again. Let it simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
- Once the pasta is cooked, stir in shredded cheddar cheese, half of the cooked bacon, and sweet pickle relish. Continue stirring until the cheese is melted and evenly incorporated.
- For an extra cheesy touch, add another layer of cheese on top, cover, and let it melt like a casserole. Garnish with the remaining crispy bacon and green onions before serving.
- Details: This hearty, cheesy macaroni skillet is a perfect weeknight meal, combining savory beef, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar with a touch of sweet pickle relish for extra flavor. A crowd-pleasing dish that’s easy to prepare and packed with delicious comfort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 500 kcal per serving
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