Cheeseburger Macaroni
This was a staple dinner for many families when I was growing up, easy to put together, can use ground beef or pork. I have posted similar recipes. I made this on 15 Nov 2016, took one photo as shown, and this is delicious! On my #1 Go-To List.
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef, OR minced pork
- 1 onion, diced, OR 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1¼ cups chicken stock, fresh or from powder
- 2 cups milk
- 1½ cups dry macaroni, or any bite site pasta
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced, OR 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1¾ cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the paprika, corn starch, pepper, and sugar.
- In a large non-stick skillet, brown the ground beef, garlic, and onion until the meat is no longer pink. Drain the fat.
- Add milk, broth, and pasta to the beef. Stir in cornstarch and spices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 9-12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheese, mix until melted, serve.
Notes
Ground beef would cost about 150 Baht/500 grams, minced pork runs about 60 Baht/500 grams. The cheese would be about 140 Baht as not a full block would be needed. For 4 servings using beef, this is about $2.13 per serving, using pork, this is about $1.48, a bit more reasonable and would be a good meal with friends and family, once in a while.
Inspired by Spend With Pennies and the link to this recipe is here. Canada.
Updated on 27 March 2025.