Cheeseburger Macaroni
This Cheeseburger Macaroni recipe is a fast dinner for those busy nights (and adults love it too) and is the perfect family easy dinner recipe.
Serving6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning, or about 1 ounce
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis, (10 ounce can of Rotel)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
Cheese Sauce
- 2 Tablespoon butter
- 2 Tablespoon flour
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
Equipment
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and drain grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning, tomatoes, beef broth, and macaroni and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover pan. Simmer 12-14 minutes until macaroni is tender.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
- Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking for 2-3 minutes until it becomes fragrant and starts to turn a light brown color.
- Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil. Whisk until smooth and mixture starts to thicken. Remove mixture 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.
Notes
Depending on the taco seasoning and the green chiles you buy, this could get a little spicy. We have found that to cool the spice, we mix in a little sour cream.
If you are looking for a healthier alternative, you could also use Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
Calories: 356 kcal · Carbohydrates: 27 g · Protein: 27 g · Fat: 15 g · Saturated Fat: 9 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 80 mg · Sodium: 1184 mg · Potassium: 549 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 5 g · Vitamin A: 983 IU · Vitamin C: 9 mg · Calcium: 210 mg · Iron: 4 mg