This Cheeseburger Mac recipe is just like box Hamburger Helper, but healthier and more budget friendly! Plus, who can resist creamy mac and cheese with juicy ground beef mixed in?
In a pan, on medium high heat, brown the ground beef. When finished cooking, drain the beef of liquids.
Put back on heat and add the taco seasoning. Stir until well-mixed in.
Add in the Rotel can (you don't need to drain it) and the beef stock.
Lastly, add in the pasta and let cook for 12-14 minutes.
Prepare the cheese sauce when there's 5 minutes left of cooking for the pasta, otherwise, your cheese mixture might harden and not be as easy to pour/fold in.
In a separate skillet, on a medium heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour, making sure it doesn't clump.
After about 3-4 minutes, add in the milk and keep whisking on medium high heat until it thickens.
Take off heat and fold in the cheese until it's all melted with a smooth and creamy texture.
When the pasta is done and all the liquid is absorbed, pour in the cheese mixture and stir, combining everything. Make sure the cheese sauce coats everything.