Homemade Cheeseburger Mac

1 pound ground beef
1 1/4 cup hot water
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup ketchup
1 package shells and cheese dinner
1 medium tomato, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup green onion slices (optional)

Brown meat in a large skillet and drain off grease.
Add 1 1/4 cup water, milk and ketchup.
Bring to boil.
Stir in macaroni shells, and return to boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low.
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until macaroni is tender.
Add cheese sauce, tomato, and onions.
Stir until well blended.

4 servings

This is better tasting and better for you than Hamburger Helper and similar products. You can also play around with and make yourself all kinds of yummy combinations. I like to server this with brussel sprouts with butter and Parmesan all over them. The two of them pair up great. :)