Quick Beefy Mac and Cheese

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1. 1

   Bring the water to a rolling boil in a large pot.

   Ongeveer 8 min

2. 2

   While the water heats, warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   Ongeveer 1 min

   Tip van de kok: Using a separate skillet allows you to cook the meat mixture while the pasta boils, saving time.

3. 3

   Add the chopped yellow onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it begins to soften.

   Ongeveer 4 min

4. 4

   Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is fully browned.

   Ongeveer 6 min

5. 5

   Drain any excess fat from the skillet, then stir in the drained mushrooms, salt, and black pepper.

   Ongeveer 1 min

   Tip van de kok: Leaning the skillet and using a spoon to hold back the meat while you pour off the fat is an easy way to drain it.

6. 6

   Once the water is boiling, add the macaroni and cook according to package directions, typically 7-8 minutes, until al dente.

   Ongeveer 8 min

7. 7

   Drain the cooked macaroni and return it to the empty hot pot.

   Ongeveer 1 min

8. 8

   Add the unsalted butter and milk to the hot macaroni, stirring until the butter has melted.

   Ongeveer 1 min

9. 9

   Sprinkle in the cheese powder mix and stir vigorously until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

   Ongeveer 1 min

10. 10

    Pour the beef and mushroom mixture from the skillet into the pot with the mac and cheese.

    Ongeveer 1 min

11. 11

    Stir everything together until well combined and serve immediately.

    Ongeveer 1 min