Homemade Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni
This homemade Hamburger Helper recipe for Cheeseburger Macaroni cooks up quickly in one-pot for that convenience that you love with an infinitely better taste!
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 small Yellow onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 12 ounces Elbow macaroni (regular or gluten free)
- 3 cups Beef stock
- 2 cups Milk
- 1/4 cup Ketchup
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Yellow mustard
- 1 Tablespoon Dill pickle relish
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- Additional salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Put ground beef (or turkey) and diced onion in a large, deep skillet and season with salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Cook until browned and drain.
- Stir in macaroni noodles, beef stock and milk.
- Bring to a slow boil, stirring frequently.
- Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes, until noodles are tender.
- Remove cover and stir in remaining ingredients, stirring to combine well. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. If the sauce is too thin for your liking, cook for a few additional minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you are using gluten free noodles, I've found that they tend to cook more quickly than regular noodles, so check frequently.
- Leftovers make a delicious lunch the next day!