One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

This One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta will become a fast go-to weeknight dinner. Ground beef and noodles simmer in a creamy burger sauce. Top with lots of cheese, lettuce, pickles, and onions for a fun and unique cheeseburger meal. Trust me you’ll be going back for seconds!

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What You’ll Love About One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

  • A fast and easy 30-minute meal in one-pan so that means less dishes.
  • Family friendly dinner that’s fun to make and serve. Kiddos will love this one.
  • The perfect meal plan recipe for busy weeknights.

Talk about a unique way to enjoy cheeseburger flavors, right? Saucy pasta and beef topped with cheese, lettuce, pickles and onions. I hope it sounds just different enough, but not too out there to try, because this truly is a fantastically delicious meal that I think you’re really going to enjoy. I guess you could call this a duped version of boxed hamburger helper only on a whole different level. There is nothing fake about this meal. Simple ingredients. Lots of flavor.

We love our One-Pot meals and I’m excited to add this Cheeseburger Pasta to our weekly rotation. It’s easy comfort food but it’s also a little different. I’m always on the hunt for new recipes to change up the weekday menu and this one fits the bill for sure!

Ingredients:

  • Ground beef
  • Yellow onion
  • Steak seasoning
  • Salt and pepper
  • Ketchup
  • Mustard
  • Canned diced tomatoes
  • Chicken stock
  • Mayo
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Spiral pasta
  • Cheese

Toppings:

  • Lettuce
  • Dill pickles
  • Red onion


Can I use something other than mayo?

Absolutely! Sour cream is a great alternative if you don’t want to use mayonnaise. Although, I only use 2 tablespoons and it’s kind of the secret ingredient that gives the pasta a classic burger sauce flavor.

Don’t skip the toppings!

The toppings are an absolute must in my opinion. It’s really what drives home the cheeseburger flavors. Plus they add great texture and freshness to the creamy pasta. It’s fun to set out all your favorite burger toppings and let everyone add what they love.

Other Toppings You Might Enjoy:

  • Crispy bacon crumbles
  • Fresh avocado
  • Tomatoes


How to make One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta:

Step 1. Heat a large skillet to medium heat. One with a fitted lid. Cook ground beef and onions. Add seasonings, ketchup, mustard, mayo, Worcestershire, canned tomatoes, chicken stock, and noodles. Bring to a medium boil then turn heat down to low and place the lid on. Cook until pasta is tender stirring occasionally.

Step 2. Once pasta is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated stir in some cheese. Top with more cheese and allow it to melt. Serve and top with your favorite burger toppings.

Recipe Tips:

  • Use a non-stick skillet so the pasta doesn’t stick to the pan. The pasta will release a lot of starch while it cooks causing it to stick to the pan. A non-stick skillet really helps prevent this.
  • Make sure the heat isn’t too high when cooking the pasta. You want to make sure and maintain a medium low simmer while cooking the pasta. This will ensure the liquid doesn’t evaporate before the pasta is cooked.


Other One-Skillet Meals You Might Enjoy:

One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

This One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta will become a fast go-to weeknight dinner. Ground beef and noodles simmer in a creamy burger sauce. Top with lots of cheese, lettuce, pickles, and onions for a fun and unique cheeseburger meal. Trust me you'll be going back for seconds!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 467 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp steak or beef seasoning
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp mustard
  • 2 tbsp mayo or sour cream
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 (15) ounce can petite diced tomatoes with juice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups small spiral pasta or any small pasta shape such as macaroni
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Toppings:

  • shredded lettuce
  • chopped pickles
  • diced red onion

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet to medium heat. One with a fitted lid. Cook ground beef and onions breaking beef into crumbles until no longer pink. Remove any excess grease.
  • To the cooked ground beef add seasonings, ketchup, mustard, mayo, Worcestershire, canned tomatoes, chicken stock, and noodles. Bring to a medium boil then turn heat down to low and place the lid on. Cook until pasta is tender stirring occasionally, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Once the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, turn off the heat and stir in 1 cup of cheese. Top with additional 1/2 cup cheese and allow to melt. Serve and top with your favorite burger toppings.

Notes

Tips:
  • Use a non-stick skillet so the pasta doesn’t stick to the pan. The pasta will release a lot of starch while it cooks causing it to stick to the pan. A non-stick skillet really helps prevent this.
  • Make sure the heat isn’t too high when cooking the pasta. You want to make sure and maintain a medium low simmer while cooking the pasta. This will ensure the liquid doesn’t evaporate before the pasta is cooked.
Other toppings you might enjoy:
  • Crispy bacon crumbles
  • Fresh avocado
  • Tomatoes
 
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be understood as an estimate rather than a guarantee. The Menu Maid makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving  
Calories 467
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.4g 25%
Saturated Fat 9.9g 50%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 5592mg 243%
Total Carbohydrate 44.6g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 9%
Total Sugars 7.5g  
Protein 25.8g  
Vitamin D 5mcg 25%
Calcium 323mg 25%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 317mg 7%
Keyword Cheese, Dinner ideas, Ground beef, Ground beef recipes, noodles, pasta, Quick and easy recipe

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