Homemade Hamburger Helper- Cheeseburger Macaroni

By jsides

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey (sometimes I use only 1/2 lb)
• 1/2 cup onions, diced
• 1 tablespoon butter, optional
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup cold water
• 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt or seasoning salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon parsley
• 3/4 garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from divascancook.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
Brown ground meat in a skillet over medium heat until almost done.
Add in onions and cook until tender.
Drain meat & onions on paper towels and return to skillet.
Add remaining ingredients except for the cheese.
Stir to combine.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and cook until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
* Do not over cook pasta. I usually taste check it at 9 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Sauce may be thin.
Let pasta sit to thicken the sauce, meanwhile adjust seasonings if needed.
Serve and enjoy.

Instructions