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Exploring the world of comforting meals often leads us to delightful one-pot recipes that minimize cleanup while maximizing flavor. The Cheesy One-Pot Hamburger Delight stands out as a quintessential dish, perfect for families or gatherings. Boasting a hearty blend of ground beef, pasta, vegetables, and melty cheese, this dish is not just a meal but an experience. With each bite, you will appreciate the combination of savory ingredients and the rich, creamy texture that comes from the generous amount of cheddar cheese melted into the dish.

Cheesy One-Pot Hamburger Delight

This One-Pot Cheesy Hamburger Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that combines ground beef, macaroni, and cheese in a single pot for easy preparation. It's a family favorite that delivers rich flavors and creamy texture.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 cup corn
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • for garnish fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until onion is translucent.
  • Incorporate ground beef, cook until browned and no longer pink.
  • Stir in elbow macaroni, beef broth, diced tomatoes, corn, and Italian seasoning.
  • Season with salt and pepper, bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until macaroni is tender, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, fold in 1.5 cups of cheddar cheese until melted.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese on top, cover to melt.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For a delightful presentation, serve in individual bowls and sprinkle additional cheese and parsley on top.
Keyword casserole, cheesy, family dinner, hamburger, one-pot