Homemade Hamburger Helper

Just as easy and better for you than a pre-packaged meal; adapted from Countryside Cravings

• 1 lb              ground beef
• ½ cup        chopped onion
• 1 tsp            minced garlic (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
• 1 tsp            paprika
• 1 tsp            dried parsley, optional
• 1 tsp            salt
• ½ tsp         pepper
• 2 cups        uncooked macaroni noodles (< 1 lb)
• 1                  8oz can tomato sauce
• 1 ½ cup     beef broth
• 1 ½ cup     milk
• 1~2 cup       shredded cheddar cheese

1. Brown ground beef and onion. Drain grease. Add garlic, cook 1 min. Add chili powder, parsley, salt, pepper. Cook 1 min more.
2. Add uncooked pasta, tomato sauce, beef broth, and milk. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and cook covered for 10-12 min or until pasta is done. Stir halfway through to prevent noodles from sticking to the pan.
3. Remove from heat and stir cheese in at the end until melty.

Courtesy of Countryside Cravings (lots of great and easy recipes at this website!!)