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Skillet Beef and Cheese Macaroni
Ground beef, tomatoes, elbow macaroni, and spices simmered in milk then mixed with sharp cheddar cheese. Better than Hamburger Helper.
servings: 4
total time: 35 minutes
recipe by: Frankie
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 TBSP cornstarch
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt & pepper
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup water
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions
- Add the ground beef and tomatoes to a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Cook, while breaking up the tomatoes and beef, until beef is browned, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cornstarch, paprika, garlic, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper until well combined.
- Stir in the milk and water and bring to a boil.
- When water begins to boil stir in the macaroni. Return to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low.
- Place a lid on the pan and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, 10 to 13 minutes.
- Take the pan off the heat and stir in the shredded cheese until combined.
- Let sit for 5 minutes then taste and season with additional salt & pepper if necessary.
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