Hello Dear Followers,
What we want you to do first, before you do anything else, is go into your pantry closet and toss out that box of Hamburger Helper and get ready to eat something healthier, cheesier and fulfilling for the whole family.
In full disclosure, Anna and I never had Hamburger Helper. What makes this dish special is that it isn’t filled with all of the preservatives you might find elsewhere, it’s made fresh from our kitchen.
This week, we made a cheeseburger casserole. It was enough for the whole family to enjoy, how lucky is Anna’s husband on Tuesday nights to have this dish when he comes home?
Ingredients
1 LB of ground beef
Parsley – chopped (for garnish)
1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
3 1/2 cups of Cheddar Cheese – Shredded
1 box of elbow macaroni
4 cups of beef broth
1 tablespoon of all purpose Flour
1 yellow onion
2 cloves of garlic – minced
Salt and pepper
3/4 cup of sour cream
1/2 of whole milk
Instructions
Toss the shredded cheese with 1 Tablespoon of flour and set aside. It must be at room temperature when added to the pasta later.
Season the ground beef with desired amount of salt and pepper.
In a large pot over medium heat, cook and crumble the ground beef along with the onions. Note: A Dutch oven or large high-walled skillet works best.
Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add the Worcestershire sauce and the tomato paste and stir until well-combined.
Add the beef broth and the uncooked macaroni, stir to combine.
Cover the pot and heat for 4 minutes. Uncover, stir briefly, replace the cover, and heat for 4 more minutes.
Stir in the room temperature sour cream and half of the milk. Only add the other half if desired.
Reduce the heat to low.
Gradually sprinkle in 2 ½ cups of the shredded cheddar, stirring as you do so.
Once the cheese is melted and you have a uniform consistency, top with the remaining cheese.
Replace the lid and heat for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
Top with parsley and serve!
Added tip: If you can find a way to add more flavor to this dish, it will definitely help the overall taste. Be creative!
Until next week!
Recipe by The Cozy Cook
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