A homemade version of hamburger helper boxed cheeseburger macaroni.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 3 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 23 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
1lb.ground beef
½coniondiced
1tsp.garlic powder
1 ¼tspsalt
¼tsppepper
2tbsptomato paste
2c.milk
1c.water
1 ½c.macaroni noodles
2c.cheddar cheeseshredded
Instructions
Brown ground beef and diced onion together in a large skillet. Drain off any grease.
Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Stir and cook for one minute.
Pour in milk, water, and noodles, and stir.
Bring to a bubble, reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until noodles are cooked. Remove lid and stir every few minutes to prevent sticking.
Once noodles are soft, remove from heat and stir in cheese. Serve hot.
If macaroni sauce is too dry, you may need to stir in another ½ cup water or milk.