Hamburger Mac And Cheese

Ingredients

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• 2 pound elbow macaroni
• 2 pound ground beef
• 2 medium onion , diced
• 4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce
• 2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup frozen peas

On Hand

• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Tablespoon olive oil
• 4 Tablespoons butter
• salt to taste
• black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni to package instructions. Drain, and set aside.
2. Heat the large skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter and add the olive oil . Add chopped onion and ground beef , and cook until the beef is no longer pink.
3. Add garlic , and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant
4. Add the tomato sauce , heavy cream , and frozen peas , and season with the garlic powder , onion powder , salt and black pepper . Bring beef to a low simmer for 10 minutes, until all the flavors combine.
5. Add the cooked macaroni and stir everything well.
6. Stir in the cheddar a little at a time until everything combines and the cheese melts.
7. Serve with additional cheese on the top.