Ingredients
1
lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2
cup chopped onion
1
clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4
teaspoon ground black pepper
1
box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni
1
can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
2
cups milk
2
cups water
3
tablespoons ketchup
1
tablespoon yellow mustard
2
cups shredded American cheese (8 oz)
1/2
cup chopped dill pickles
Preparation
In 4-quart Dutch oven or saucepan, cook beef, onion, garlic and pepper over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
Stir in sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box), tomatoes, milk, water, ketchup and mustard. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper™ box) and cheese. Cover; cook 15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally or until thoroughly heated. Top with pickles.