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Beefy Mac and Cheese

Beefy Mac and Cheese

Recipe by Grit & Soul · Save to D!NNER PLAN$
Use what's in your pantry
25 minBase: 4 servingsStovetopamerican

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4 people

Ingredients

  • ground beef
    Need: 1 lb
  • pasta
    Need: 12 oz
    Buy: 1 box
  • cheddar
    Need: 2 cup
    Buy: 1 bag
  • milk
    Need: 2 cup
    Buy: 1 gallon
  • butter
    Need: 2 tbsp
    Buy: 1 stick
  • onion
    Need: 0.5 item

Instructions

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Safe temp: Ground meat
160°F · Use a food thermometer
1. Cook the pasta
Cook the pasta and drain.
Ground beef should be browned all the way through with no raw pink left.
2. Cook the beef
Brown the ground beef with onion.
Ground meat: 160°F. Use a food thermometer and check the middle of the patty or crumble cluster once it is nearly done.
3. Make the sauce
Make a cheese sauce with butter, milk, and cheddar.
4. Make the sauce
Stir the pasta and beef into the cheese sauce.
5. Finish and serve
Serve hot.