BACON-VENISON CHEESEBURGER MACARONI

Bacon-Venison Cheeseburger Macaroni image

Turn your ground venison into a delicious burger-inspired pasta skillet with this quick and easy dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 strips thick-cut bacon, chopped
1 lb ground venison
1/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
2 cups milk
1 cup hot water
1 box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni
Chopped pickles, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, as desired

Steps:

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer to small bowl. Increase heat to medium-high. Add venison to bacon drippings in skillet. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until venison is thoroughly cooked; do not drain.
Stir in ketchup and mustard. Stir in milk, hot water, and uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 11 to 13 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most of liquid is absorbed. Top with bacon. Serve with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 980 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g