Bacon-Venison Cheeseburger Macaroni

 


Ingredients

  • 3
    strips thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1
    lb ground venison
  • 1/4
    cup ketchup
  • 1
    teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 2
    cups milk
  • 1
    cup hot water
  • 1
    box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni
  • Chopped pickles, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, as desired

  • Steps

1 In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer to small bowl. Increase heat to medium-high. Add venison to bacon drippings in skillet. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until venison is thoroughly cooked; do not drain.

2 Stir in ketchup and mustard. Stir in milk, hot water, and uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 11 to 13 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most of liquid is absorbed. Top with bacon. Serve with remaining ingredients.

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