HAMBURGER HELPER | HOW TO MAKE CHEESEBURGER MACARONI HAMBURGER HELPER VIDEO RECIPE VEL DOGGS KITCHEN

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often cheaper.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar is lower in calories, while processed cheese is usually less expensive.

Start by preparing the ingredients: 4 cups of milk and 3.5 cups of hot water.

In a skillet, add 2 lbs of ground chuck and break it up while cooking.

Season the meat with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of black pepper; stir to incorporate.

Cook the ground beef for about 5 minutes until there is no red meat visible; then drain the grease.

Add the two packages of shells to the skillet with the cooked ground beef.

Pour in 3.5 cups of hot water and stir to combine.

Add 4 cups of milk to the mixture; you can use cold milk or let it sit at room temperature before adding.

Optionally, add 1 teaspoon of butter for creaminess; stir to combine.

Cover the skillet and let it cook for about 7 minutes until it comes to a boil.

Once boiling, stir the mixture well and reduce the heat to a simmer; cover again and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

After simmering, add 1/2 teaspoon of mustard to enhance the flavor; stir well.

Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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