Hamburger and Macaroni Hot Dish
A cozy skillet supper featuring elbow macaroni tossed with juicy ground beef, tomato soup, and sweet corn, then finished with melted American cheese for a nostalgic, kid-friendly favorite. Hamburger and Macaroni Hot Dish balances hearty, savory notes with gentle sweetness and a velvety finish—perfect for busy weeknights or anytime you want comforting, stick-to-your-ribs flavor.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hamburger and Macaroni Hot Dish, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 23
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, 8 minutes; drain.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and minced onion; cook and stir until nearly browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook until the beef is browned, 2 to 3 minutes more. Drain and discard the excess grease.
- 3
Stir the macaroni, tomato soup, corn, Italian seasoning, and seasoned salt into the ground beef mixture; place American cheese slices on top. Cover the skillet until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes; then stir well.
- Calories 631.14 kcal High 32%
- Protein 30.15 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 62.77 g 23%
- Total Fat 28.3 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 11.88 g High 59%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 96.25 mg High 32%
- Sodium 624.86 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 2.98 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 9.26 g --
- Added Sugars 5.32 g Moderate 11%
- Calcium 221.27 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 4.04 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 527.22 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 5.0 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hamburger and Macaroni Hot Dish is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dried Onion, Garlic, Ground Beef, and Italian Seasoning. Each serving provides about 631.14 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hamburger and Macaroni Hot Dish made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Onion, Garlic, Ground Beef, Italian Seasoning, Macaroni. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hamburger and Macaroni Hot Dish?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 631.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hamburger and Macaroni Hot Dish easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Hamburger and Macaroni Hot Dish healthy?
- Hamburger and Macaroni Hot Dish has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 631.14 calories and 30.15 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 624.86 mg (27% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 11.88 g (59% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.32 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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