Cheesy Hamburger Macaroni Delight
Ingredients List
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½ pound lean ground beef, or more to taste
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½ small onion, minced
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2 cups water
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2 cups elbow macaroni
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8 ounces reduced-fat processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cut into small pieces
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2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream, or more to taste
Instructions
Prepare all the ingredients first.
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In a large skillet, heat over medium-high heat. Cook the ground beef with onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, stirring frequently, until the beef is browned and crumbled, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess grease and discard.
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Increase the heat to high. Pour water into the skillet with the ground beef mixture. Cover and bring to a boil. Add the macaroni to the boiling mixture, cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir, re-cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the macaroni is tender.
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Stir processed cheese into the beef-macaroni mixture until fully melted. Remove from heat and mix in the sour cream.
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Cooking Tips
For a twist, add 1 tablespoon of cumin and 2 teaspoons of chili powder to the ground beef as it cooks for a Mexican-inspired flavor. Serve with fresh chopped lettuce, tomatoes, and salsa.
If you're short on time, substitute dehydrated onion for fresh and increase the amount of onion powder.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 449 | Calories |
| 15g | Fat |
| 48g | Carbs |
| 28g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 449 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 15g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 39% |
| Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium 930mg | 40% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 352mg | 27% |
| Iron 3mg | 16% |
| Potassium 468mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5