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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

Method
 

  1. 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:
  1. Melt the butter in a saucepan.
  2. 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.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Add the salt and pepper to the cheese sauce.
  4. Pour the cheese sauce over the hamburger mixture. Stir gently to combine.

Notes

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