Description
Homemade Hamburger Helper is a creamy, cheesy, and satisfying one-pot meal made with ground beef, pasta, and flavorful seasonings. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner that combines simplicity and comfort in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups elbow macaroni
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2 cups beef broth
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1 cup milk
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1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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1 teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon mustard powder
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
Instructions
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Cook Beef & Vegetables: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
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Add Pasta & Liquids: Stir in the elbow macaroni, beef broth, and milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let cook until the pasta is tender, around 8–10 minutes.
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Season & Stir: Stir in paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, mustard powder, and tomato paste, ensuring everything is well mixed.
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Melt Cheese: Once the pasta is cooked and the liquid has absorbed, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and creamy.
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Serve: Serve hot and enjoy this comforting homemade meal!
Notes
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Feel free to add some veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
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For a spicier version, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg