Cheeseburger Macaroni

Paul
Paul @sillyRobut
Draper, Utah, USA

This is a heavy dish that resembles Hamburger Helper cheeseburger mac, but isn't Hamburger Helper. Keeps well in the fridge for a couple days.

Cheeseburger Macaroni

This is a heavy dish that resembles Hamburger Helper cheeseburger mac, but isn't Hamburger Helper. Keeps well in the fridge for a couple days.

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Ingredients

30-40 minutes
4 servings
  1. 1 poundGround beef
  2. 1/2White or purple onion, chopped
  3. 3-4 clovesGarlic, diced (garlic powder is OK)
  4. 2and a half cups Macaroni
  5. 1 (6 oz)can of tomato paste
  6. 2 cupshot water
  7. 1 tablespoonBasil flakes
  8. 1 tablespoonOregano flakes
  9. 1 tablespoonpaprika
  10. 1 splashFish sauce (optional)
  11. to taste Salt
  12. 1 cupMild cheddar cheese, shredded
  13. 8 ouncesVelveeta cheese
  14. Notes
  15. All of the spices can be increased or omitted based on your taste. I tend to use eyeball measurements anyway
  16. If you're using the small velveeta "singles" you want two of them

Cooking Instructions

30-40 minutes
  1. 1

    Brown the ground beef in a dutch oven or pot.

  2. 2

    Cook the macaroni separately; set aside if it finishes before everything else. You want it to be a little undercooked, as it will finish up when you add the macaroni to the main pot.

  3. 3

    Back at your meat, stir in your basil, oregano, garlic, salt, and any other spices that tickle your fancy.

  4. 4

    Stir in the chopped onion.

  5. 5

    In a separate measuring glass or bowl, mix your tomato paste and the hot water to form a sauce. If you wanted to use pre-made tomato sauce instead of paste+water you can, just find the consistency that you like.

  6. 6

    Add the tomato mix to the beef mixture, and if you're using it, splash in the fish sauce. If the macaroni is not done yet, let this simmer while you wait.

  7. 7

    Once the macaroni is cooked and set aside, dump the shredded cheese into the pot and stir until it's all melted.

  8. 8

    Combine with the cooked macaroni and mix well.

  9. 9

    Add the velveeta and continue mixing until it's all melted.

  10. 10

    It's done, serve it and eat it!

Tips

For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of hot sauce or your favorite seasoning blend.

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