Deluxe Macaroni Dinner

Name: Deluxe Macaroni Dinner
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground beef; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 10 cups water; 1 package (14 ounces) deluxe four-cheese macaroni and cheese dinner; 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4-6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

"This recipe never results in leftovers," says Michele Odstrcilek. The Lemont, Illinois reader dresses up a boxed mac-and-cheese mix with ground beef, onion and broccoli.

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
10 cups water
1 package (14 ounces) deluxe four-cheese macaroni and cheese dinner
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add macaroni; cook for 5 minutes. Add broccoli; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until macaroni and broccoli are tender.
Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Place contents of cheese sauce mix in saucepan. Stir in the macaroni mixture, beef mixture and reserved liquid; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 300 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 512mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.

"This recipe never results in leftovers," says Michele Odstrcilek. The Lemont, Illinois reader dresses up a boxed mac-and-cheese mix with ground beef, onion and broccoli.

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