This was a bare cupboard desperation dinner that turned into a family favorite.
1 lb. ground beef
salt and pepper to taste
1 clove minced garlic or 1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. cumin
1 box deluxe macaroni and cheese dinner
2/3 cup skim milk
2 tbl. butter or margarine
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
In a 3-4 quart saucepan, Dutch oven or large skillet, brown ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic and cumin. Drain well and set aside. In the same saucepan, prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions, altering amount of milk to 2/3 cup and butter to 2 tbl. Return ground beef to saucepan and mix well. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and serve.
