"Two delicious comfort foods rolled up into one pot of creamy, cheesy, meaty yumminess! Super easy weeknight dinner recipe!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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1½ pounds lean ground sirloin
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon chili powder (or hot chili powder if you like it spicier)
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3 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 pound short pasta, such as elbow macaroni
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3 cups whole milk, warmed
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3 tablespoons butter
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¼ cup flour
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2 teaspoons mustard powder
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8 ounces finely chopped American cheese (2 cups) *See Note
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12 ounces grated extra sharp cheddar cheese (3 cups)
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2 ounces grated Parmesan (1 cup)
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper