Beer and Bacon Burger Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup beer
• 1 box Hamburger Helper® double cheeseburger macaroni
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
• 4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
• 1 can (2.8 oz) French-fried onions

Preparation

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).

-- JMagGuthrie - 29 Jul 2012