Cheesburger Macaroni

This is a great dish from Kevin and Amanda's blog. It was an easy weeknight dish and Brian was a huge fan. I was excited tomake this dish since I Jack loves noodles, cheese and hamburger meat. Well, the taco seasoning and Rotel gave it a kick. Too spicy for Jack. I've also included another recipe from my girlfriend, Patti. I think her recipe is just as tasty, but more kid friendly!

Ingredients:
1 lb lean hamburger meat
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies (or petite diced tomatoes)
2 cups beef broth (or water)
1 cup elbow macaroni

Directions:

Brown and drain hamburger meat. Stir in taco seasoning, Rotel, beef broth, and macaroni. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and cover pan. Simmer 12-14 mins until macaroni is tender.

Meanwhile, make the cheese sauce….

2 Tablespoons butter
2 tbsp flour
3/4 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Melt the butter in a saucepan. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking for 5 minutes until fragrant and light brown in color. Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil. Whisk until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Add the salt and pepper to the cheese sauce. Pour the cheese sauce over the hamburger mixture. Stir gently to combine.

Serves 4.

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Velveeta Cheeseburger Mac

Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
2 3/4 cups water (I would suggest more like 2 1/2 cups)
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tsp onion powder
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/2 lb (8 oz) velveeta pasteurized prepared cheese

Directions:
Brown meat in large skillet and drain. Add water, ketchup and onion powder.
Mix well and bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni (uncooked) and cover. Simmer on
medium-low heat 8 to 10 min or until macaroni is tender. Stir in velveeta, cook
until melted.

Recipe courtesy of Patti Potter