Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner) 
• 1-3/4 cups water 
• 1 cup dry elbow macaroni 
• 6 ounces processed cheese spread, cut into cubes 
• 8 to 10 dill pickle slices (optional)
  

Instructions

• 1. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally.

• 2. Stir in water and macaroni; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 9 to 11 minutes or until macaroni is tender.

• 3. Stir in cheese cubes. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

• 4. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Serve beef mixture topped with pickle slices, if desired.

Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.