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.