Description
A delicious creamy macaroni dish with ground beef and cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup hot water
- 2 cups milk (any kind)
- 1–1/2 cups dry elbow macaroni (or other small pasta)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat then drain and return to the skillet.
- Add cornstarch, seasonings, hot water, milk, and pasta then stir to combine and bring the liquid to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium then place a lid on top and simmer until the pasta is al dente, stirring a few times.
- Turn off the heat then add the cheddar cheese and stir until smooth and creamy.
- Let the dish stand for 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened then serve.
Notes
- For a different flavor, try adding your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg