Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni Hamburger Helper

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We like Hamburger Helper but we don't like the MSG or other icky ingredients! You can prepare "sauce packets" ahead of time to save time. Increase/alter seasonings and/or cheese to suit your tastes!

by MDMama·published 2010-04-01

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Servings

4 , 4 serving(s)

Total time

22 min

prep 5 min

Calories / serving

962 kcal

Ingredients (11)

serves

1 lb 92% lean ground beef (or your preferred type)
1 cup hot waterwater
2 cups milkmilk
1 1/2 cups elbow macaronimacaroni
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded, plus more for topping, if desired)cheddar
1 tablespoon cornstarchcornstarch
2 teaspoons paprikapaprika
1 teaspoon onion powderonion-powder
1 teaspoon garlicgarlic
1 teaspoon saltsalt
1 teaspoon sugarsugar

Instructions (7 steps)

01Brown ground beef in a large skillet. Drain.
02Add hot water, milk, pasta and "sauce packet" ingredients.
03Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
04In the last few minutes of cook time, add cheese, stir and re-cover.

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