Leek Beef Macaroni: Discover This Comfort Food Delight!
Leek Beef Macaroni is a creamy, hearty dish that serves as the perfect weeknight comfort meal, combining pasta, ground beef, and leeks in a rich cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort food
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz elbow macaroni (or any short pasta)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 ½ cups chopped leeks (white + light green parts)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef until browned, then add chopped leeks and onions, sautéing until tender.
- Push the beef mixture aside, melt butter in the pan, and whisk in flour to form a roux. Slowly add milk and beef broth while whisking.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, garlic, pepper, and seasoning until the sauce is silky and rich.
- Fold in the cooked pasta and stir until everything is coated in the sauce. Top with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~540
- Sugar: ~5g
- Sodium: ~800mg
- Fat: ~30g
- Saturated Fat: ~15g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~45g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~26g
- Cholesterol: ~80mg