Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound ground 90% lean beef
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 - 1 3/4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups whole milk
1 1/4 cups warm water
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 1/2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar
1 cup shredded pepper jack
3/4 cup chopped or torn American cheese
2 -3 tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapenos
3 cloves minced garlic
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives
2 tablespoons finely diced scallions, white part only
1/4 cup - 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 scallion, green part, sliced on diagonal
fresh jalapenos for serving
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Directions: |
Directions:Melt the butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and diced pickled jalapenos and stir until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown. Add the beef, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring to crumble, until browned
Preheat the broiler with the oven rack 3 -4 inches from the heat. Reduce the stovetop heat to medium, stir in the macaroni. Add the milk, warm water, dry mustard, paprika, garlic powder, garlic salt, cayenne pepper, and remaining salt. Bring to a low simmer, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the macaroni is tender, about 12 minutes. Add the cheeses, and cook, stirring constantly until the cheeses melt; Stir in the chives. Sprinkle the panko over the macaroni mixture.
Broil until the panko is golden brown (watch carefully, make sure not to burn). Garnish with the scallion and the fresh jalapenos, and serve immediately. |
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