One-Pot Cheesy Hamburger Casserole
A comforting and cheesy beef macaroni dish that's perfect for a cozy night in!
Equipment
- Large pot For cooking all ingredients together.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese separated
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 16 oz elbow macaroni uncooked
- 0.75 cup sour cream at room temperature
- 0.5 cup whole milk at room temperature
- chopped parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Shred the cheese and set it aside at room temperature for later use.
- Season the ground beef with salt and pepper according to your preference.
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook and crumble the ground beef with the diced onions. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste until well combined.
- Pour in the beef broth and uncooked macaroni, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium or medium-low heat.
- Cover the pot and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover, stir, cover again, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the macaroni is just al dente.
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Mix in the room temperature sour cream and half of the milk. Add the remaining milk if desired.
- Gradually add 2 ½ cups of the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Once the cheese is fully melted and the mixture is uniform, top with the remaining cheese.
- Cover and cook for an extra 2-3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot!
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite seasonings or additional veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms. No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.