Cheeseburger Mac
Ground Beef served with macaroni noodles and a cheesy sauce. A favorite for kids and adults alike.
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 5
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally.
Cooking Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.
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Step 2
Stir in water and macaroni; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 9 to 11 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
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Step 3
Stir in cheese cubes. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
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Step 4
Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Serve beef mixture topped with pickle slices, if desired.
Nutrition Information
396 Calories
9g SAT FAT
36g PROTEIN
3.8 mg IRON
7.9 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving, 1 cup: 396 Calories; 156.6 Calories from fat; 17.4g Total Fat (9 g Saturated Fat; 0.1 g Trans Fat; 0.7 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 6 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 107 mg Cholesterol; 768 mg Sodium; 23 g Total Carbohydrate; 0.8 g Dietary Fiber; 3.8 g Total Sugars; 36 g Protein; 0 g Added Sugars; 259 mg Calcium; 3.8 mg Iron; 534 mg Potassium; 8.8 mcg Vitamin D; 0.5 mg Riboflavin; 8.1 mg NE Niacin; 0.5 mg Vitamin B6; 3 mcg Vitamin B12; 642 mg Phosphorus; 7.9 mg Zinc; 42.3 mcg Selenium; 113.3 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Vitamin D, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline; and a good source of Calcium, and Potassium.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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This recipe is DELICIOUS and SO VERY EASY! I add lawry’s or Tony’s for a little extra flavor and sometimes I add mushrooms and onions… also easy to switch up and make a “Mexi” version of it by using queso blanco velveeta, rotel and mexican seasonings.