Amazon Associates PartnerTrusted
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. This helps support our site at no extra cost to you. Clicking on ingredient or equipment links will take you to amazon.com where you can purchase these items.
Anabolic Mac and Cheeseburger
A high-protein, lower-carb, fiber-rich take on classic mac and cheese, featuring chickpea shell pasta, lean seasoned beef, and a creamy, cheesy sauce. This recipe is designed for maximum flavor and satiety while supporting muscle-building and weight management goals.
Shop all ingredients on Amazon in one click • Printable PDF with shopping checklist
Cost Breakdown
Critical Success Points
- • Do not overcook the chickpea pasta; it can become mushy.
- • Cook beef just until browned; overcooking dries it out.
- • Heat cheese sauce gently and stir constantly to prevent curdling or burning.
Safety Warnings
- • Use caution when draining boiling water from pasta.
- • Hot cheese sauce can splatter; stir gently and use low heat.
- • Ensure beef is fully cooked to a safe internal temperature (71°C/160°F).
☕ 100% Free & Ad-Free Forever! Made by ADHD friends who got lost in recipe videos
We built this because we kept forgetting recipe steps. Help us keep it ad-free & support our caffeine addiction!
You Might Also Like
Similar recipes converted from YouTube cooking videos
McDonald's Special Sauce (Homemade Big Mac Sauce)
A quick, no‑cook copycat of McDonald’s iconic Big Mac special sauce. Made with mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, vinegar and a few pantry spices, this sauce tastes just like the real thing and is perfect for burgers, sandwiches, or as a dip.
Thanksgiving Glazed Ham
A simple, crowd‑pleasing glazed ham perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday gathering. This recipe walks you through warming a fully cooked smoked ham, making a buttery brown‑sugar‑orange marmalade glaze, scoring and studding the ham with cloves, and finishing it with a glossy caramelized crust.
Homemade Lemon Pepper Air Fryer Wings (Wingstop Style)
Crispy, juicy chicken wings made in the air fryer and tossed in a zesty lemon pepper butter. This recipe delivers all the flavor and crunch of Wingstop's famous wings, but made easily at home with simple ingredients.
Two‑Ingredient Skillet Bread (Ho Cake)
A simple Southern‑style skillet bread made with just self‑rising flour and water. Cooked in a cast‑iron skillet, it develops a golden crust and a fluffy interior—perfect for breakfast with coffee or drizzled with syrup.
Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Juicy New York strip steak bites tossed in a rich garlic‑butter sauce, cooked quickly in a hot cast‑iron skillet. Perfect for a week‑night dinner or a romantic date night at home.
Apple and Cream Pie
A flaky, buttery pie with honeycrisp apples, a silky cream‑infused filling, and a rustic shingled top that requires no crimping. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy dessert.