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Brown the meat in a medium sized skillet.
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Do not add water to it unless there isn't enough fat in the meat.
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If water is needed, add very little.
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Bring the 3 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan.
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Add the packet of macaroni.
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Boil until the macaroni is done and tender.
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When the meat is done, drain the grease from the skillet and return skillet to the burner.
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Don't remove the meat from the skillet.
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Drain the water from the macaroni and rinse with hot water.
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Add the macaroni to the meat and stir.
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Lower the burner to medium.
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In a shaker bottle or large cup, mix the half and half and the 1/2 cup water.
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Add the packet of sauce mix/powder and shake vigorously or stir in cup very well, until sauce mix/powder is completely dissolved and there are no lumps in it.
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With one hand, slowly add the sauce mixture to the hamburger mixture, while stirring constantly with the other hand.
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Stir constantly so that it doesn't start to stick to the bottom of the skillet.
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Sauce will start to thicken.
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Continue stirring constantly.
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You might need to lower the heat again.
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Once sauce has somewhat thickened, remove from heat and let stand.
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The sauce will completely thicken on its own.
