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Taco Macaroni

4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 c beef or chicken broth
  • 1 packet (1/4 taco seasoning
  • 1 can rotel
  • 1 c elbow macaroni

For cheese sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 3/4 c milk
  • 1 c grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Brown and drain hamburger meat. Stir in taco seasoning, Rotel, beef broth, and macaroni. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and cover pan. Simmer 12-14 mins until macaroni is tender.

For the cheese sauce:

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan.
  • Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking for 5 minutes until fragrant and light brown in color. Add the milk and bring to a boil. Whisk until smooth and thickened.
  • Remove 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

Recipe Source: https://www.kevinandamanda.com/homemade-hamburger-helper/