Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta (elbow macaroni or penne work great)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 strips of bacon, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Optional: diced tomatoes, pickles, or lettuce for topping
Instructions
- Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy, then transfer to drain.
- In the same skillet, brown ground beef with seasonings.
- Stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and heavy cream; simmer until thickened.
- Add cooked pasta, cheddar cheese, and bacon; mix well until creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions and optional toppings.
Notes
- Feel free to customize toppings as desired.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat-based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg