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Cheeseburger Macaroni

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A homemade version of Hamburger Helper the whole family will love

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix or equivalent (we like to use Spiceology)
  • 1 – 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies (we use Rotel)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
  • Cheese Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1–2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

OR

  • 4 ounces Velveeta
  • 1/3 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef and drain off grease.
  2. Stir in taco seasoning, tomatoes with green peppers, beef broth, and uncooked macaroni and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low. Cover pan and simmer 12-14 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
  4. Cheese Sauce
  5. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Whisk in the flour. Whisk for 4-5 minutes until it becomes fragrant and starts to turn a light brown color.
  7. Slowly add the milk, whisk to fully combine. Whisk until smooth and mixture starts to thicken. Reduce heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted. OR In a microwave safe measuring cup, combine cubed Velveeta and milk. Heat 1-2 minutes until mostly melted. Stir to combine.
  8. Pour the cheese sauce over the hamburger mixture. Stir gently to combine.
  9. Serve and enjoy.

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