Mac and Cheese Burger Bowl

1 pound lean ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

6 cups hot water

1 pkg hamburger helper cheeseburger macaroni

2 cups frozen broccoli cuts

2 carrots, sliced

1 tsp thyme

3/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

2 Tbsp parsley

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Cook beef and onion in dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally; drain well.  Stir in hot water, uncooked pasta, sauce mix, broccoli, carrots, thyme, salt and pepper.  Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.  Stir in parsley.  Garnish each serving with cheese.

Serves 8