Ground Beef Alfredo

Rich creamy alfredo sauce mixed together with soft noodles and perfectly seasoned ground beef. This ground beef alfredo is a fun twist on regular alfredo and adds variety to your weekly menu.

Ground Beef Alfredo Recipe

I know how it goes when you’re trying to find new ground beef recipes. I’ve been told that you can only do so much with ground beef. But, this recipe is more than just ground beef and alfredo sauce, I promise. If you’ve ever tasted homemade alfredo sauce, you’ll know there is nothing better than that creamy, rich, homemade alfredo sauce. Now, add that to some perfectly cooked and seasoned ground beef and soft noodles, and oh my word, that’s dinner. And, even better, it’s made in one single pan. So now you have a delicious, hearty, creamy one-pan dinner.

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What Ingredients Are in Ground Beef Alfredo?

• Ground Beef – As always, we use our own homegrown ground beef that is grass-finished and regeneratively raised. It’s delicious, lean and so good. Our ground beef is 90/10 and I never have to drain off a bunch of fat.
• Elbow Macaroni Noodles – I like to use the large elbow macaroni noodles here. With each bite you get the perfect amount of ground beef and alfredo sauce tucked in those cute little noodles.
• Minced Garlic – As always, I think any Italian dish needs a touch of garlic. Because alfredo sauce has tends to have more garlic flavor to it, I add a little extra to this ground beef alfredo recipe.
• Onion Powder – Onion powder adds extra flavor to the ground beef.
• Italian Seasoning – Italian seasoning is a blend of dried herbs. To really give this ground beef alfredo some extra flavor, I like to use a full tablespoon of Italian seasoning. Feel free to use less if you want.
• Kosher Salt – I love kosher salt. I use it frequently in my recipes because of its flavor. Unlike regular table salt, kosher salt is not iodized and it’s very versatile. The texture is large, light flakes that don’t dissolve immediately. I feel like it gives my dishes a richer flavor.
• Beef broth – To make this ground beef alfredo recipe a one-pan meal, you need to add in the liquid to the ground beef. I like to use beef broth for added flavor and then add an extra cup of water as well.
• Water
• Heavy Whipping Cream – The base of any alfredo sauce is heavy whipping cream. Heavy whipping cream gives the alfredo sauce a rich, creamy texture and flavor that quite be created with other forms of dairy ingredients.
• Parmesan Cheese – Hear me out here. Grate your own parmesan cheese. I know, it’s an extra step, but fresh parmesan will take your alfredo sauce to the NEXT level. It’s so much better.
• Butter – Everything in life is better with butter.
• Pepper
• Cornstarch – This recipe needs a thickener, so I use a cornstarch slurry for this. It works well to thicken the alfredo sauce without making it lumpy.

Tools You’ll Need

• Frying Pan
• Spatula
• Measuring Cups & Spoons
• Liquid Measuring Cup
• Cheese Grater

Recipe for Ground Beef Alfredo

1. In a frying pan, combine ground beef, butter, onion powder, minced garlic, kosher salt, and pepper together.
2. Break up ground beef and mix in seasonings.
3. Cook until ground beef is completely cooked through.
4. Add dry noodles, beef broth, and water to the ground beef. Reduce heat to medium low and cover.
5. Cook on medium low heat for 5-8 minutes until noodles begin to soften.
6. When the noodles are al dente, remove lid and slowly add heavy whipping cream.
7. Let cook over medium low heat for 2-3 minutes.
8. In a separate bowl, mix together 1/4 cup water and 3 tablespoons cornstarch.
9. Slowly add into the alfredo mixture until sauce thickens and noodles are soft.
10. When the noodles are soft, remove from heat and add in 1 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese. Mix well.
11. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese over the top.
12. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
13. Enjoy!

How to Store Ground Beef Alfredo

• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To heat the leftover cheeseburger alfredo, heat the desired amount in a bowl in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. When it’s warm, you’ll notice that the oils have separated from the cheese. This is normal because it’s a homemade sauce. Simply give a quick and rigorous stir and the sauce will mix together beautifully once again.

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