Hamburger Helper

• •
  93/7 Ground Beef(454g)

  93% lean ground beef. Widely available at most grocery stores.

• •
  Tomato Paste(15g)
• •
  Garlic powder(5g)
• •
  Onion powder(5g)
• •
  Italian seasoning(3g)
• •
  Chili powder(3g)
• •
  Sugar, Granulated White(5g)
• •
  ½ teaspoon sea salt
• •
  ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• •
  Butter(30g)
• •
  Flour, All-Purpose, White(30g)
• •
  Low Sodium Beef Broth(480g)
• •
  2% Milk(360g)
• •
  Pasta, Macaroni (Elbow), White, Dry(227g)
• •
  Cheddar Cheese(227g)
• •
  Minced Fresh Parsley, For Serving (Optional)

Instructions

1. 1Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer the beef to a colander set over a bowl to drain off the fat.
2. 2Return the beef to the pot. Stir the tomato paste, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, chili powder, sugar, salt, and pepper into the browned beef. Add the butter and cook, stirring, until melted, about 1 minute. Stir in the flour until thoroughly combined, about 1 more minute.
3. 3Add the stock 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 is thickened, about 6 minutes.
4. 4Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the cheese until melted. Serve sprinkled with parsley if using.