SKILLET CHEESY BEEF AND VEGGIE MACARONI

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 2 cups uncooked macaroni
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, peas, green beans…)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Saute ground beef and onion in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Drain grease.
2. Add garlic powder, paprika, parsley, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Stir in the milk, broth, tomato sauce, macaroni and frozen mixed vegetables. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
4. Mix in 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese until melted. Top with ½ cup cheddar cheese.