Mac and Cheese Burger Bowl

 

1

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

6

cups hot water

1

box Hamburger Helper® cheeseburger macaroni

2

cups Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen broccoli cuts

2

medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)

1

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

3/4

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

2

tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired

• 1 In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat 5 to 7 mintues, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain well.
• 2 Stir in hot water, contents of uncooked pasta and sauce mix pouches (from Hamburger Helper box), broccoli, carrots, thyme, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
• 3 Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Stir in parsley. Garnish each serving with cheese.