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<\/a><\/p>\n1 pound ground beef<\/p>\n
1 medium onion, diced<\/p>\n
2 large cloves garlic, minced<\/p>\n
2 1\/2 C. beef broth<\/p>\n
1 tsp. yellow mustard<\/p>\n
1\/2 C. ketchup<\/p>\n
1\/4 C. tomato paste<\/p>\n
1 tsp. pickle juice (optional)<\/p>\n
1 tsp. salt<\/p>\n
1\/2 tsp. black pepper<\/p>\n
8 ounces macaroni<\/p>\n
1 C. (4 ounces) cheddar cheese, grated<\/p>\n
Scallions, chopped, for serving (optional)<\/p>\n
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saut\u00c3\u00a9 the beef, onions and garlic, breaking apart the meat as you go, until the onions are soft and the meat cooked through. Drain off grease and return pan to heat.\u00c2\u00a0 In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, mustard, ketchup, tomato paste, pickle juice (if using), salt, and pepper. Add to meat. Bring the meat mixture to a boil, then add macaroni. Reduce the heat to medium low, and cover. Continue cooking for 10 to 12 minutes, until the pasta is tender (check it a couple of times during cooking to make sure the pasta isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t sticking to the bottom).\u00c2\u00a0 When the macaroni is done, sprinkle the grated cheese on top. Stir until melted, about 1 minute. Top with scallions, if desired, and serve immediately.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni Hamburger Helper 1 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, diced 2 large cloves garlic, minced 2 1\/2 C. beef broth 1 tsp. yellow mustard 1\/2 C. ketchup 1\/4 C. tomato paste 1 tsp. pickle juice (optional) 1 tsp. salt 1\/2 tsp. black pepper 8 ounces macaroni 1 C. (4 ounces) cheddar cheese, grated Scallions, chopped, for serving (optional) In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saut\u00c3\u00a9 the beef, onions and garlic, breaking apart the meat as you…<\/p>\n