Homemade Hamburger Helper
This Homemade Hamburger Helper is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a classic dish made from scratch.
Equipment
- large, deep skillet or Dutch oven
Ingredients
Beef and Pasta Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and chopped onion. Cook until the beef is well browned and the onion is soft, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in beef broth, milk, tomato sauce, and uncooked elbow macaroni. Stir to combine.
- Add paprika, dried oregano, dried parsley, black pepper, and salt. Stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the pan from heat. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 3mg
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