Homemade Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni

By Foodiewife

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour (Gluten Free: dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in the beef broth)
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 3/4 cup natural, non-MSG beef broth
• 1 Tbsp Worcestshire
• 2 cups dried whole wheat elbow macaroni pasta (Gluten Free: use GF macaroni)
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Details

Adapted from daringgourmet.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef until no pink remains. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the tomato paste, seasonings and flour.

Pour in the milk and broth and stir. Stir in the macaroni.

Bring to a boil then reduce to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the macaroni is done. For al dente check after 9 minutes.

Stir in the Cheddar cheese until melted.

Serve immediately garnished with some chopped fresh parsley if desired.