Categories: Dinner

Ingredients

• • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey (sometimes I use only 1/2 lb)
• • 1/2 cup onions, diced
• • 1 tablespoon butter, optional
• • 2 cups milk
• • 1 cup cold water
• • 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
• • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• • 1 teaspoon salt or seasoning salt
• • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• • 3/4 teaspoon oregano
• • 3/4 teaspoon parsley
• • 3/4 garlic powder
• • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• • 1 teaspoon paprika
• • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Brown ground meat in a skillet over medium heat until almost done.

2. Add in onions and cook until tender.

3. Drain meat & onions on paper towels and return to skillet.

4. Add remaining ingredients except for the cheese.

5. Stir to combine.

6. Bring to a boil.

7. Reduce heat, cover and cook until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Stirring occasionally.

8. • Do not over cook pasta. I usually taste check it at 9 minutes.

9. Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Sauce may be thin.

10. . Let pasta sit to thicken the sauce, meanwhile adjust seasonings if needed.

11. . Serve and enjoy.

12. _TIPS Use various cheeses if desired. Add taco seasonings for a chili-mac. Chopped tomatoes are good in this as well. Want veggies? Peas or broccoli works great ! Hot sauce anyone?

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