Mac & Cheese with ground beef

Easy no bake Mac n cheese goey and hearty with the ground beef on the side

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Cook the seasoned ground beef (side)

Step 2

Season the 600 g ground beef with salt, black pepper, 7 spice, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Mix well.

Step 3

In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked (about 8–10 minutes). Drain excess fat if desired. Keep warm and set aside.

Step 4

2. Make the mac & cheese

Step 5

Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a pot. Add a generous amount of salt.

Step 6

Add the macaroni and stir immediately so it doesn’t stick. Boil for 12 minutes.

Step 7

Strain the pasta, reserving the pasta cooking liquid. Return the drained pasta to the pot.

Step 8

Add the ½ cup milk and 1½ teaspoons garlic powder.

Step 9

Whisk the 2 eggs, then add them to the pot over low heat. Stir constantly until the eggs thicken, about 3 minutes.

Step 10

Turn off the heat. Add the 2 cups shredded cheddar and stir until melted and creamy.

Step 11

Thin the sauce with reserved pasta liquid as needed until you reach your preferred consistency.

Step 12

To serve

Step 13

Plate the creamy mac & cheese and serve the seasoned ground beef on the side.

Step 14

Enjoy 😋