Mac n’ Hamburger

A simple, quick recipe for adults and children.

Ingredients

450 g ground beef 

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon sugar

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 cups beef broth, chicken broth, or hot water (we prefer a mixture of beef and chicken broth)

1½ cups milk

250 g macaroni

250 g freshly grated cheddar cheese (about 2 cups)

Chopped fresh parsley, for serving (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the meat and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer the meat to a colander set over a bowl to drain off the fat.

Return the meat to the pot. Stir the tomato paste, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, chili powder, sugar, salt, and pepper into the browned meat. Add the butter and cook, stirring, until melted, about 1 minute. Add the flour and stir until well combined, about 1 minute more.

Add the broth and milk and bring to a boil. Once the mixture is boiling, add the macaroni and cook, stirring constantly, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened, about 6 minutes.

Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the cheese until melted. Serve with parsley, if desired.

Enjoy your meal!