Homemade Hamburger Helper

As a child one of my favorite dinners came out of a box; it was hamburger helper. As an adult I tend to stay away from boxed meals and make them myself. This recipe is great because it tastes just like the box, takes the same amount of cooking time and  its homemade, not just made at home!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 cup hot water
• 2 cups milk ( have an extra 1/2 cup to add as it thickens)
• 1½ cups macaroni noodles (I used a cheap box of macaroni and cheese)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar

Directions:

1. Brown your ground beef in a fairly deep pan (you'll be adding a lot of liquid).
2. Drain the fat off the meat.
3. Add spices, cornstarch,sugar, water, pasta and milk and bring to a boil. (I added the cheese packet from the macaroni and cheese too, but that's totally optional)
4. Bring your heat down to a simmer and let simmer until the pasta is finished.
5. Add your cheddar cheese.
6. Stir until the cheese is melted.
7. Let sit for a few minutes and serve!