Cheesy Hamburger Skillet (or Helper, Goulash, Cowboy Stuff)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) can rotel tomatoes (heat level of your choice)
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (or chili, texas, ranch beans)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 5 ounces elbow macaroni (uncooked, about a cup)
• 1 1/2 cups cheese, shredded (cheddar, mexican or similar)
• water, as needed for consistency
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions.
• 2 meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onions.
• 3 drain the meat mixture.
• 4 add tomato products and beans, undrained.
• 5 add water if needed and chili powder and simmer for 15 minutes.
• 6 add the cooked macaroni and reheat to a simmer.
• 7 taste and adjust salt and pepper.
• 8 stir in 1 cup of cheese and melt.
• 9 add remainder of cheese to top and remove from heat.