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Monday, September 26, 2011

Cheeseburger Macaroni

Source- Another Day Stronger

Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean hamburger meat 
  • 1 pkg taco seasoning
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies (or petite diced tomatoes)
  • 2 cups beef broth (or water)
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
Cheese Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Preparation
  • 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.
  • Meanwhile, make 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. 
  • Whisk in 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. 
  • Pour the cheese sauce over the hamburger mixture. 
  • Stir gently to combine.
Review & Changes-  This was really easy to make.  I worry about cheese sauces, but this one came together nicely.  I liked the little bit of kick the green chilies gave.  I will definitely make this again.  Leftovers did not last long in our house. 


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