Beer and Bacon Burger Skillet

Name: Beer and Bacon Burger Skillet
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef; 2 cups (500 mL) milk; 1 cup (250 mL) hot water; 1/3 cup (75 mL) beer; 1 box Hamburger Helper* Cheeseburger Macaroni; 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided; 4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled; 1 cup (250 mL) French-fried onions; Red pepper sauce or chopped jalapeno chilies, if desired

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Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Servings 6

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This skillet is sure to be a dude-food favourite!

Jun 24, 2014

Ingredients

1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef
2 cups (500 mL) milk
1 cup (250 mL) hot water
1/3 cup (75 mL) beer
1 box Hamburger Helper* Cheeseburger Macaroni
1 cup (250 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
1 cup (250 mL) French-fried onions
Red pepper sauce or chopped jalapeno chilies, if desired

Steps

1

In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain.
2

Stir in milk, hot water, beer, uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
3

Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Remove from heat; uncover.
4

Top with 1/2 cup of the cheese, the bacon and onions. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top. Cover; let stand 5 minutes (sauce will thicken as it stands). Sprinkle with pepper sauce.