Guinness Mac and Cheese Beef Skillet
This Guinness mac and cheese with beef recipe is delicious any time of year, especially for St. Patrick’s Day with a frosty glass of beer!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups Elbow macaroni
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 pound Lean ground beef
- 1 Large shallot, diced
- 2 Tbsp All-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup Whole milk
- 1 cup Guinness beer
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded (+more for topping)
- Chives, garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large 10-inch cast iron skillet, add olive oil, ground beef, shallot, salt and pepper. Cook for about five minutes or until the beef is no longer pink.
- Add the flour and stir until incorporated, about a minute. Stir in beer and bring to a slight boil. Keep stirring until thicken about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in milk and cheese until melted and well incorporated.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and mix into an even layer.
- Preheat the broiler. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of the Guinness mac and cheese.
- Place skillet under broiler for about 5 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Remove skillet from broiler and serve immediately with a big glass of Guinness.
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