1 c. elbow macaroni
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. chopped onion
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. milk
3 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Cook macaroni and drain well. Cook ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add onion. Melt butter in a 2 quart pan with 1 3/4 cups milk and salt. Make thickening with flour and 1/4 cup milk. Add to butter and milk and heat stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 1/2 cups cheese. Combine meat with sauce. Add macaroni. Put in casserole dish. Top with cheese. Bake 350 degrees, 30 minutes. Serves 8.