This easy one-pot chile mac recipe is perfect for fans of Hamburger Helper but who want an easy, healthier, homemade version.
PREP TIME 5 minutesminutes
COOK TIME 20 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME 25 minutesminutes
YIELD 6servings
Ingredients
1poundlean ground beef
1small onionchopped
1(15 oz) can tomato sauce
1packet Chipotle Chile Cheese Ball Mix from Tastefully Simple
1(16 oz) box of elbow macaroni
2/12cupsmilk
1 1/4cupshot water
2cupsshredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Set a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and chopped onion. Brown the beef, crumbling it as it cooks, until no longer pink, about 6 - 8 minutes. Drain the liquid from the pan.
Add the tomato sauce and the packet of Chipotle Chile Cheese Ball Mix to the beef, stir to combine. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Add the pasta, milk, and water to the pan, stir to combine. Place the lid on the skillet and bring the liquids to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 - 13 minutes or until the pasta is tender. Stir occasionally.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the shredded cheese. Serve immediately.