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Cheeseburger Skillet
Hearty Meat Dishes
Prep time:
10 minutesCook time:
20 minutes“Grandma often turned to one-skillet meals like this when my dad and his sisters were growing up. Macaroni, beef, veggies and cheese made everyone happy.”
Ingredients
Serves 6
- 1 (7-ounce) package macaroni and cheese
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen carrots, broccoli and cauliflower blend
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
1
Prepare the macaroni and cheese according to the package directions.
2
Meanwhile, cook the beef and onion in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and crumbly, about 8 minutes. Drain.
3
Add the frozen vegetables, ketchup, 1/4 cup water, the mustard and garlic to the skillet and mix well. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in the Cheddar and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted.
4
Stir the cooked macaroni and cheese into the vegetable mixture in the skillet. Mix well. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Serve immediately.
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Grandma's Secret Tip
Grandma's Secret Tip
Grandma sometimes liked to add a bread-crumb topping to add crunch: She would sauté 1/2 cup of bread crumbs in 2 tablespoons butter until crisp, then sprinkle a little bit over each serving.
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