CHEESEBURGER MACARONI

1 lb ground meat                                     1 pkg taco seasoning

1 can Rotel or diced tomatoes           2 c beef broth

1 c elbow macaroni

Brown and drain meat.  Stir in seasoning, Rotel, broth, and macaroni.  Heat to boiling.  Reduce ehat and cover pan.  Simmer 12-14 minutes until macaroni is tender.

Meanwhile, make the cheese sauce....

2 T butter                                                     2 T flour

3/4 c milk                                                     1 c shredded cheddar

1/2 tsp salt                                                    1/2 tsp pepper

Melt the butter in a saucepan.  Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking for 5 minutes until light brown in color.  Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil.  Whisk until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until melted.  Add salt adn pepper to the cheese sauce. Pour the sauce over the meat/macaroni mixture.  Stir gently to combine.