Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 Tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning
- 1½ cups diced tomatoes (or a can of Rotel)
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup macaroni noodles
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- ½ cup milk (lowfat, whole, whatever you've got)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Brown ground beef and drain. Return to skillet.
- Add taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, water, and macaroni and stir.
- Bring to the boil, reduce heat to low and cover, simmering for 12-15 minutes.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add flour and whisk thoroughly.
- Stir butter and flour mixture constantly for a minute or two until it takes on a little color.
- Add milk and whisk until boiling.
- Remove from heat and whisk in cheese until completely melted.
- Pour cheese sauce into skillet and stir to combine.
Recipe by My Earth Garden at http://www.myearthgarden.com/2011/09/homemade-cheeseburger-macaroni/
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