Homemade Hamburger Helper

Ingredients:

• 1lb ground beef

• Salt and pepper

• 3 tbsp butter

• 3 tbsp flour

• 2.5 cups broth (beef or chicken)

• 1/2 cup half and half

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 2 cups cheddar cheese

• 8 Oz macaroni pasta

• 1/2 tsp EACH of: onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, mustard powder, and parsley

Instructions:

1. Begin boiling salted water on the stove. While its coming to boil, brown and season ground beef.

2. Drain grease and set aside. Cook macaroni according to package instructions.

3. Make sauce by adding together broth, half and half, Worcestershire sauce and spices.

4. Melt butter and then add flour, whisking until browned, then add your sauce in small splashes while stirring.

5. Bring to a simmer and then turn off the heat.

6. Stir in cheese, ground beef and pasta.

7. Serve and enjoy!

**You can also use pasta shells, rotini or bowtie. This recipe makes about 4 servings.

Recipe from @thecozycook