Beefy Salsa Macaroni with Velveeta

Ingredients · 4 servings

• 450 gGround beef
• 240 gSalsa
• 480 gWater
• 200 gElbow macaroni
• 350 gVelveeta cheese

Equipment

stovetop, lid, skillet, wooden spoon

Instructions

1. 1
   Prep ingredients

   Gather ground beef, salsa, water, elbow macaroni, and Velveeta cheese, and set out a large skillet with a lid and a wooden spoon.

   What to look for: no pink remaining

2. 2
   Brown beef

   Cook the ground beef in the large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned, then drain off excess fat. · 6 min

   When it is done: beef is browned throughout and reaches 71°C internal temperature

3. 3
   Add liquids

   Add the salsa and water to the skillet with the beef and bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. · 3 min

   What to look for: liquid bubbles vigorously

4. 4
   Simmer macaroni

   Stir in the elbow macaroni, reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover the skillet, and cook until the pasta is tender. · 9 min

   What to look for: pasta plumps and sauce thickens

5. 5
   Melt cheese

   Stir in the Velveeta cheese over low heat until it melts completely and coats the macaroni, then remove from heat and serve. · 2 min

   What to look for: sauce is smooth and creamy