Pulled Beef Mac and Cheese
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Pulled Beef Mac and Cheese, a delightful blend of creamy macaroni and tender, flavorful pulled beef. Infused with sharp cheddar cheese and tangy BBQ sauce, this dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings where you want to impress your guests. With minimal prep time and the option to use a slow cooker or Instant Pot, you can enjoy a hearty meal without the hassle. Serve it straight from the oven for a bubbly, golden finish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (slow cooker) or 1 hour (Instant Pot)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves six generous portions 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 pounds boneless beef shoulder
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 (12 ounce) can ginger beer/ale
- 1–2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Place trimmed beef in a slow cooker or Instant Pot with sliced onion, ginger beer/ale, and BBQ sauce. Cook on low for 6-8 hours (slow cooker) or high pressure for 60 minutes (Instant Pot).
- In a large pot, boil salted water and cook elbow macaroni until al dente; drain.
- For the cheese sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add warmed milk until thickened. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Shred cooked beef and mix with macaroni and cheese sauce in a large bowl.
- Optionally bake at 350°F for 20-30 minutes for a crispy top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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