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Cheeseburger Macaroni

Course Main Course
Keyword Ground Beef

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean hamburger meat
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 2 cups beef broth or water
  • 1 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies (or petite diced tomatoes)
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • FOR THE CHEESE SAUCE:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 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.
  • FOR THE CHEESE SAUCE
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking for 5 minutes until fragrant and light brown in color. Add 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.