Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet
Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet is a quick one-pan meal with ground beef, pasta, cheese, and pickles for the ultimate comfort food.
Servings 4
Calories 512kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ¾ cup sweet onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups rotini uncooked
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped dill pickles
- salt and pepper to taste
- sliced green onions or extra pickles for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a large deep skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until the beef is no longer pink and the onion is softened, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in the garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add in the uncooked rotini, beef broth, milk, ketchup, and mustard. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for about 15 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Fold in the chopped pickles.
- Serve hot, topped with extra cheese, pickles, or green onions.
Notes
- If you prefer a smoother flavor, swap the fresh garlic and onion for garlic powder and onion powder.
- For extra tang, stir in a spoonful of dill pickle relish along with the chopped pickles.
- Use low-sodium beef broth so you can better control the saltiness.
- Any short pasta shape will work, so feel free to use whatever you have in the pantry.
- Leftovers can be reheated with a splash of milk or broth to bring back the creaminess.
Nutrition
Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 744mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 647IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 381mg | Iron: 4mg