Skillet Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese

By francesn

Ingredients

• kosher salt
• 1 lb. elbow macaroni
• 1 lb. ground beef
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 c. crushed tomatoes
• 1 c. whole milk
• 2 c. shredded cheddar, divided
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return to pot.
Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, brown ground beef, using a wooden spoon to break up the meat. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic and cook 1 minute, then drain excess fat using a spoon. Add tomatoes and milk, then bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low, fold in pasta and add 1 cup cheddar, one handful at a time. Stir until combined before adding more cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top and cover with lid. Simmer until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 1 minute.
Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.