Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic power
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 2 1/2 cups beef broth (seperated into 2 cups and 1/2 cup)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 2 cups pasta (elbow macaroni or small shells)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, monterey, colby jack work well)

Instruction

  • In a large deep skillet or dutch oven, brown ground beef over medium heat. If desired or needed, drain off fat. Sprinkle in spices, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Add in cream cheese and as it melts, stir to combine.
  • Once beef has been browned pour in two cups of beef broth. Add cornstarch to the remaining beef broth until well combined, with no clumps remaining. Pour into beef and broth mixture in pan, and stir to combine.
  • Add in half and half and dried pasta. Bring to a simmer. Cover and let simmer for approximately 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.*
  • Add in cheese, and either stir to combine, or allow to melt on top by removing pan from burner and letting sit covered for 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately.