Cheesy Hamburger Macaroni

Hamburger Helper was a staple in our household growing up. I decided to make a one pot "grown up" cheesy hamburger macaroni and it has now been added as one of our go to recipes.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef or turkey

1/4 yellow onion, diced

1/2 Tbsp minced garlic

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp crushed pepper flakes (optional)

3 C chicken broth

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

8 oz elbow macaroni

1 1/2 C shredded cheese

Green onions to garnish

In a large pan over medium high heat, add your ground beef. Cook for about 3 minutes and then add your onion and garlic. Stir and continue cooking until beef is completely browned and cooked through.

Lower the heat to medium and add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper flakes. Stir to combine.

Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes and elbow macaroni. Stir, making sure everything is combined.

Once simmering, lower the heat to medium low and continue cooking for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mixture should be thickening up.

Once the noodles are al dente, remove from heat and stir the cheese in.

Top with green onions and serve.