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A delicious cheeseburger ranch dish with crispy fries and fresh toppings

Cheeseburger Ranch Skillet Pasta

This one-pan Cheeseburger Ranch Skillet Pasta combines the flavors of a classic cheeseburger with a creamy ranch-infused pasta, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 ½ lbs lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • ½ cup milk dairy or non-dairy
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Optional Toppings
  • Diced pickles
  • fresh tomatoes
  • sliced green onions
  • extra ranch dressing for drizzling

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and brown the ground beef for 7-10 minutes.
  2. Drain excess fat, then stir in half of the ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add diced onion, cook for 3-5 minutes until softened, then stir in minced garlic for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, milk, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and the remaining ranch seasoning; bring to a simmer.
  5. Add uncooked elbow macaroni, ensuring it's submerged.
  6. Cover and simmer on medium-low for 12-15 minutes until pasta is al dente and liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in 1 ½ cups of cheddar cheese until melted.
  8. Serve immediately with the remaining cheddar cheese and optional toppings.

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can use full-fat milk or half-and-half. Adjust the amount of ranch seasoning to your taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.