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Hamburger helper family dinner

Hamburger Helper Style Family Dinner

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Brown beef with onion and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high until no pink remains; drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in uncooked macaroni, broth, milk, tomato sauce, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  4. Off heat, stir in cheddar until melted and creamy.
  5. Stand 3-5 minutes to thicken; serve hot. Sauce continues thickening as it sits.