Homemade Hamburger Helper

Ingredients

1lb ground beef

1 small onion finely chopped or 1/2 medium onion

3 tbsp tomato paste

1 1/2 tsp paprika

1 tsp onion powder

2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp salt

1 tsp sugar

3 tsp chili powder

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 tbsp flour

2 cups milk

1 3/4 cup beef broth

2 cups dried elbow macaroni

2.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. heat the beef on medium high heat and brown it until no pink remains, breaking it into small pieces with the spatula as it cooks

2. add the onion and then cook until softened, about 5 minutes

3. stir in tomato paste, seasonings and flour. pour in the milk and broth and stir. stir in the macaroni.

4. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low. cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until the macaroni is done

5. remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted

6. Let sit 5 to 10 minutes to thicken before serving