Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet
A quick and hearty Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet made with ground beef, crispy bacon, pasta, and a savory cheese sauce, ready in just 20 minutes.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 6 strips bacon cooked until crisp and chopped
- 1½ cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 –2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
Cook the Bacon
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towels, and chop into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
Prepare the Pasta
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
Brown the Beef
- In the same skillet, cook the lean ground beef over medium-high heat until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain most of the excess grease, leaving a small amount for flavor.
Prepare the Sauce
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the beef broth, ketchup, cornstarch, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth and fully combined.
Combine Ingredients
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the ground beef. Pour the sauce mixture over the pasta and beef, then add the chopped bacon. Stir thoroughly to combine.
Melt the Cheese
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the top. Cover and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
Serve
- Remove from heat and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
To prepare this Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet gluten-free, substitute the elbow macaroni with a certified gluten-free pasta. Additionally, ensure that the Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and ketchup used are labeled gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.