Categories: Dinner
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
Directions
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Brown ground meat in a skillet over medium heat until almost done.
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Add in onions and cook until tender.
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Drain meat & onions on paper towels and return to skillet.
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Add remaining ingredients except for the cheese.
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Stir to combine.
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Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat, cover and cook until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
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- Do not over cook pasta. I usually taste check it at 9 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Sauce may be thin.
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. Let pasta sit to thicken the sauce, meanwhile adjust seasonings if needed.
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. Serve and enjoy.
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TIPS Use various cheeses if desired. Add taco seasonings for a chili-mac. Chopped tomatoes are good in this as well. Want veggies? Peas or broccoli works great ! Hot sauce anyone?