Beer and Bacon Burger Skillet Recipe

Name: Beer and Bacon Burger Skillet
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
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

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

PREP TIME 8m	COOK TIME 22m	TOTAL TIME 30m
YIELD 6 servings

Instructions

In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain.
Stir in milk, hot water, beer, uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box).
Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
Remove from heat; uncover.
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.