Mac and Cheese Burger Bowl
Recipe from Betty Crocker

Take the chill out with a hearty soup! Make it easy with the help of a Hamburger Helper® mix.


Mac and Cheese Burger Bowl

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Servings: 8 servings (1 1/4 cups each)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
 
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Ingredients
  • 1   pound
    lean (at least 80%) ground beef
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  • 1   medium
    onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
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  • 6   cups
    hot water
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  • 1   box
    Hamburger Helper® cheeseburger macaroni
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  • 2   cups
    Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers frozen broccoli cuts
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  • 2   medium
    carrots, sliced (1 cup)
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  • 1   teaspoon
    dried thyme leaves
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  • 3/4   teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4   teaspoon
    pepper
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  • 2   tablespoons
    chopped fresh parsley
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    Shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired
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Directions
1.
In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat 5 to 7 mintues, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain well.
2.
Stir in hot water, contents of uncooked pasta and sauce mix pouches (from Hamburger Helper box), broccoli, carrots, thyme, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
3.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Stir in parsley. Garnish each serving with cheese.

Tip:
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Increase water to 6 1/2 cups and simmer time to 17 minutes.

Nutrition information
Calories 220 (Calories from Fat 80 ); Total Fat 9 g (Saturated Fat 3 1/2g); Cholesterol 35 mg; Sodium 800 mg; Total Carbohydrate 22 g (Dietary Fiber 1 g); Protein 14 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 50 %; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 4 %; Iron 10 %. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 1 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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