Best Zachs Easy Cheesy Macaroni Hamburger Meat Recipes

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CHEESE AND HAMBURGER MACARONI



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Homemade version of Hamburger Helper® - just as easy and tastes so much better! You will need a large skillet with a tight fitting lid.

Provided by macandjakesmom

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ pound lean ground beef, or more to taste
½ small onion, minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups water
2 cups elbow macaroni
8 ounces reduced-fat processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Return skillet to burner over high heat. Add water; cover skillet and bring to a boil. Stir macaroni into the boiling water-ground beef mixture; cover and lower heat to medium. Cook, keeping covered, for 5 minutes. Stir, cover, and cook until macaroni is tender, about 5 more minutes.
  • Stir processed cheese food into ground beef-macaroni mixture until melted. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 60.7 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 930.1 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

ZACH'S EASY-CHEESY MACARONI & HAMBURGER MEAT



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A quick & easy variation to plain, old macaroni & cheese. My family likes it better than Hamburger Helper's Cheeseburger Mac!

Provided by mysonshine

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 package Kraft macaroni and cheese
1 lb ground beef
1/2-1 onion, chopped (omit or adjust to your liking)

Steps:

  • Prepare the Kraft Macaroni& Cheese as directed.
  • I also start browning the ground beef, adding the onions.
  • Drain fat.
  • Mix browned, ground beef& onion with the macaroni& cheese and serve!
  • This recipe is so easy and kids should really love it!

EASY CHEESY MAC AND BEEF



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Make and share this Easy Cheesy Mac and Beef recipe from Food.com.

Provided by windoverct

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground beef
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can swanson beef broth
1 cup water
8 ounces elbow macaroni (2 cups)
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/4 cup processed cheese sauce
8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat large saute pan or electric skillet on medium high 2-3 minutes. Place ground beef in pan, cook 5-7 minutes, stirring to crumble meat, or until beef is brown and no pink remains.
  • Stir in broth, water and macaroni, bring to a boil. Cook 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until liquid is mostly absorbed and macaroni is soft and tender.
  • Stir milk into pasta, remove from heat (or turn heat off). Stir in both cheeses until smooth and melted. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571, Fat 30.9, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 111.3, Sodium 965.5, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 35.1

CHEESEBURGER MACARONI SKILLET



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This is the ultimate simple and fulfilling dinner that uses items I typically have in my cupboard. It's so easy to prepare and cooking all in one skillet makes it a snap for clean up. -Juli Meyers, Hinesville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
8 ounces uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni
3 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
3/4 cup fat-free milk
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Minced chives

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain., Stir in macaroni, broth, milk, ketchup, steak seasoning, mustard and onion powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Stir in cheese until melted. Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BACON JALAPENO CHEESEBURGER MAC



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My kids, like most, love macaroni and cheese. The trick for me is trying to keep it different and adult enough to satisfy more than just the kiddos. I came up with this recipe because my oldest loves cheeseburger mac and my husband thinks anything is better with bacon (hey he ain't wrong!) If you like a little more heat you can leave the ribs on one of the jalapenos or toss a little cayenne in with the paprika. We love heat but the kids aren't fans so I tend to try to keep things on the milder side. You know your tastes so don't be afraid to bump up the heat if you like. You can also use some Monterey jack or pepper jack to top the dish with instead of the additional cheddar, which I probably would have done myself if I had some in the house. Be sure not to over cook your pasta. Since it is going into the oven you want to be sure that it is al dente. If you like it a tad firmer you can stop just short of al dente and your noodles will be firmer in the end. I usually try to let it set for 10 minutes once I pull it out of the oven just to let it set up but if you are hungry it tastes the same right out of the oven!

Provided by Maiden77

Categories     Macaroni And Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 slices bacon, finely diced, rendered fat reserved
1 lb ground beef
4 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 jalapenos, ribs and seed removed, minced
1/2 cup flour
4 cups milk, warmed
5 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (roughly 18 ounces)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs, bread crumbs
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 lb macaroni, cooked until al dente
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat cook the bacon until crisp and it renders its fat. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Pour the bacon grease into a heat safe bowl or cup.
  • Return 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings back to the skillet. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat, until no longer pink. Remove the meat to a colander to drain.
  • Add 4 tablespoons of bacon grease and 4 tablespoons of butter to the skillet (if you run out of bacon drippings substitute butter.) Add the onion and cook until translucent.
  • Toss the garlic, paprika, and jalapenos to the skillet. Return the cooked ground beef to the pan. Add the flour and stir until onion and meat is coated and reduce the heat to low. Pour in the milk slowly, whisking continuously, until it is mixed in well. Let the mixture come to a simmer.
  • Once the liquid comes to a simmer, turn off the heat, and add 4 cups of cheese a handful at a time (be sure to save the remaining cup of cheese for the top.) Be sure to make sure each handful is melted in before adding another handful. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until combined then pour into a 9×13 casserole dish.
  • For the topping combine the panko bread crumbs, crisped bacon, dried parsley, 2 tablespoons reserve bacon fat or 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper. Toss together until combined well.
  • Smooth the top of the cheese and macaroni mixture, sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of cheese, and then evenly sprinkle the top with the bread crumb and bacon mixture. Place in the oven and cook for 35 minutes, until the top is browned and the mixture is bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1227.2, Fat 69, SaturatedFat 36.8, Cholesterol 208.8, Sodium 1097, Carbohydrate 90.5, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 59.7

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