Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni
Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni is just like the Hamburger Helper version made up in one pot or skillet. A ground beef recipe the whole family will love!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion diced or sub 1 Tablespoon of onion powder
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder or sub 3 cloves of minced garlic
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
- 2 teaspoons flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and diced onion together on medium heat.
- When the ground beef is brown and the onion is transparent (about 8 minutes), add garlic. Cook for about an additional 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant (or skip this step if using garlic powder).
- In a small bowl, mix the spices together. Add the spices to the beef, onion, and garlic. Whisk to incorporate the mixture into the beef.
- Add the elbow noodles and milk. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil on medium-high heat, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook on low for 12 minutes or until the pasta is tender. Stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese.
- Serve warm with fresh parsley (optional)
Notes
The post has little tips and tricks for subbing for milk, garlic, and other tips. Read the post before you start!