Description
A comforting dish that combines macaroni and cheese with savory beef and zesty ranch flavor, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess grease.
- Stir in the ranch seasoning mix, milk, and cooked macaroni until well combined.
- Add the cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add more milk when mixing in the cheese. Try adding some veggies like diced bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg