Homemade hamburger helper:cheeseburger macaroni

I grew up on Hamburger Helper. I was either deprived as a child or hamburger helper has gone down hill. This was actually pretty good. It was a quick easy cheap meal. And WAY better than the boxed junk. 

1 lb ground beef, turkey or chicken
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp sugar
1 cup hot water
2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups macaroni
1 cup shredded cheddar

Directions: 

1. Go ahead and brown your ground beef in a fairly deep pan or pot (you’ll be adding a lot of liquid).
2. Drain the fat off the meat and put it back in the pan/pot. Add spices, water, pasta and milk and bring to a boil.
3. Bring your heat down to a simmer and let simmer until the pasta is finished.
4. Add your cheddar cheese and turn off the heat. Stir until the cheese is melted.
5. Let sit for a few minutes and serve!