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Macaroni served in a dish with a spatula and kitchen cloth beside it.
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Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Macaroni

A comforting American classic made with tender macaroni and savory beef, cooked to perfection and served warm in a cozy, home-style presentation. Ideal for busy weeknights or laid-back family dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon steak seasoning
  • 16 ounces beef broth
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded

Method
 

  1. In a medium skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-low heat until browned.
  2. Transfer the cooked beef to your slow cooker. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, steak seasoning, and beef broth.
  3. Cover and cook on high for 1 ½ hours or low for 2 ½ hours.
  4. After that, add the elbow macaroni. Cover and cook for another 30 minutes, or until the noodles are soft.
  5. Once the noodles are cooked, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and milk until everything is well combined.

Notes

  • Avoid using pre-shredded cheese, as it doesn’t melt the same way. For best results, shred your own from a block.
  • If the mixture looks too dry when adding the pasta, pour in an extra ½ cup of water.