BEEFY MAC AND CHEESE

Ingredientai

1 lb ground beef

½ tsp oil

½ onion

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

½ cup water

1 lb macaroni (cooked)

16 oz sharp cheddar cheese

¼ cup butter

¼ cup flour

3 cups milk

½ tsp Dijon mustard

Nurodymai

Over medium heat, heat oil in a frying pan. When oil is hot add ground beef, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper and garlic powder and cook until brown then add onion.

Cook onion until its softened, about 3-5 minutes then add water and cook for about 10 minutes or until the water has evaporated. Set meat mixture aside.

In a large pot over low heat, melt butter. When the butter has melted, add in flour while stirring to make it smooth. Cook for about 2-3 minutes then add milk and stir until smooth.

Cook on low heat for about 5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken then add all but 1 cup of cheese and Dijon mustard to the mixture. Add a pinch of salt to taste.

Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth then add cooked macaroni pasta and ground beef.

Place into a greased 13x9 baking dish, top with remaining cheese and bake in oven preheated to 350 degrees. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the macaroni and cheese begins to bubble and the cheese has melted. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.