Description
Homemade Hamburger Helper delivers a comforting, cheesy pasta meal made with ground beef and simple pantry ingredients, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 cups elbow macaroni
2 1/2 cups beef broth
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft.
3. Add ground beef, cook until browned.
4. Drain excess fat.
5. Stir in paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
6. Add elbow macaroni, beef broth, and milk.
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
8. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Once pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
10. Serve hot.
Notes
Use ground turkey or chicken as a leaner option.
Add vegetables like bell peppers or peas for extra nutrition.
Top with fresh parsley or green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: hamburger helper, ground beef, cheesy pasta, quick dinner