Cheeseburger Mac-n-Cheese

I love Cheeseburgers, I love Mac-n-Cheese, how can these not be perfect together? I found the base recipe on Pinterest, from a blog called "Iowa Girl Eats" and I have added some tomatoes and broccoli to the dish to not only stretch the portion but to also increase the health factor, everyone has to have some veggies with their meals, might as well have them covered in a cheese sauce in my opinion!



Cheeseburger Mac-n-Cheese: Serves 6

1lbs Ground Beef (I use 93/7)
8oz Pasta, uncooked
15oz Diced Tomatoes (Drained)
4C Chopped Broccoli
1TB Cornstarch
2tsp Paprika
1tsp Onion Powder
1tsp Garlic Powder
1tsp Salt
1tsp Sugar
1/4tsp Pepper
1C Hot Water
2C Milk
4oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese

In a large skillet brown the beef with some salt and pepper, drain and return to the pan. Add all of the remaining ingredients except the cheddar cheese, stirring well to incorporate and bring up to a boil. Once boiling reduce to a simmer and cover with a lid and let simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is completely done. Turn the heat off and stir in the cheese until melted, then cover and let sit for 5 minutes to thicken up. Serve & Enjoy.

(note I made a half batch so the ingredients in the picture are for half of the above!)
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WW: 9 Points Plus / serving