Beer and Bacon Burger Skillet

Beer and Bacon Burger Skillet

This skillet is sure to be a dude-food favorite!

Prep Time

30

Minutes

Total Time

30

Minutes

Makes

6

servings

1 1/2
lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 1/2
cups milk
1/2
cup hot water
1/2
cup beer
1
box Hamburger Helper® double cheeseburger macaroni
1
cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
4
slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
1
can (2.8 oz) French-fried onions
Red pepper sauce or chopped jalapeño chiles, if desired
  1. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain.
  2. Stir in milk, hot water, beer, uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Remove from heat; uncover.
  4. Top with 1/2 cup of the cheese, the bacon and onions. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top. Cover; let stand 5 minutes (sauce will thicken as it stands). Sprinkle with pepper sauce.
Makes 6 servings
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Don't want to make this with beer? Non-alcoholic beer can easily be substituted.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 520
    • (Calories from Fat 270),
  • Total Fat 30g
    • (Saturated Fat 13g,
    • Trans Fat 1g),
  • Cholesterol 100mg;
  • Sodium 960mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 30g
    • (Dietary Fiber 0g,
    • Sugars 4g),
  • Protein 31g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 2 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 0 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 3 1/2 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 3 1/2 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 2;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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