Homemade Hamburger Helper

Thank you IGE for this yummy recipe!

 I found this blog that has amazing, yummy recipes on it! I found a beefy, cheesy recipe that I knew Ian would love and I thought it was delicious too. Here is a link to the recipe, I have to give Iowa Girl Eats credit for this great meal: http://iowagirleats.com/2012/01/26/bachelor-food-redo/

*She calls for 1 lb of beef but I only used 1/2 lb and it was still meaty enough for Ian.

Ingredients 

• 1/2 lb lean ground beef*
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup hot water
• 2 cups skim milk
• 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni 
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (add more if you like it cheesy!)

Instructions

• Brown ground beef in a large skillet or pot. Drain and return to pan.

Using my brand new dutch oven for the first time! Dirtying it with meat but oh well. Thanks Mom and Kelly, it's so beautiful!

• Add in cornstarch, seasonings, hot water, skim milk and pasta. Stir to combine, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, place a lid on top, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente, stirring a couple of times.

Seasonings

Add milk and water

• Turn off the heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Let stand for 5 minutes, or until sauce is thickened.

• Pour into a glass dish, sprinkle with shredded sharp cheese, Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Broil on high for a few minutes. 

Serve with some fresh sourdough bread!