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Best Ever Gluten Free Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet

Hearty and comforting, this best ever gluten free cheeseburger macaroni skillet is south Louisiana sassified for jazzed-up flavor and texture. 
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Main Dish
Keyword: gluten free cheeseburger macaroni, gluten free hamburger helper, gluten free hamburger mac and cheese, gluten free pasta skillet, hamburger mac and cheese
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 38 minutes
Total Time: 58 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Lyn Corinne Liner | A Sprinkling of Cayenne

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups gluten free elbow macaroni
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beeef

For the Ground Beef Marinade

  • 2 tablespoons gluten free Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

For the Gluten Free Cheeseburger Macaroni Sauce

  • 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter or oil
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
  • 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese blend
  • salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste
  • ½ cup milk, optional

For the Cajun Trinity Seasoning Mix

  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1 medium green bell pepper
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 2 tablespoons jarred pimentos, chopped

Instructions

  • Boil gluten free elbow macaroni to package directions. Drain, and set aside. 
  • Marinate the ground beef with GF Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, parsley flakes and paprika. Refrigerate until ready to use. 
  • Brown the Cajun trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery in a 12-inch cast iron skillet. 
  • When almost brown, add the pimentos and marinated ground beef. 
  • Cook until the meat is browned evenly 
  • Drain the meat and veggies. Put back into the skillet. 
  • Make the cheese sauce by melting the butter in a saucepan. Stir in the tapioca starch, and stir until well-incorporated. 
  • Add the can of evaporated milk. Then, stir in both cheeses until well-incorporated. 
  • Pour the cheese sauce over the ground beef and veggie mixture in the skillet. 
  • Put the skillet over medium-low heat. Add the pasta, a handful at at time, until the casserole has enough pasta for your liking. 
  • Add the additional milk, if desired, to make the gluten free cheeseburger macaroni more rich and creamy. 
  • Adjust seasonings, adding more salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika and parsley, if desired, before removing from heat. 
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