Homemade Hamburger Helper

Course: Main Dish, Pasta

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy hamburger helper, hamburger helper, healthier hamburger helper

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 479kcal

Author: Malinda Linnebur

This Homemade Hamburger Helper is just as easy as the store bought stuff but a whole lot healthier! An easy ground beef recipe that both adults and kids love!

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Ingredients

1 pound (500g) lean ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
pinch to ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
salt and pepper to taste
1½ cups (355ml) milk
1½ cups (355ml) beef broth
2 cups (260g) elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 (8oz) (227g) can tomato sauce
2 cups (225g) shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground beef, onion, paprika, parsley, garlic powder, cayenne powder, salt and pepper. If using a ground beef with a higher fat content add in the seasonings after draining the grease.
1 pound (500g) lean ground beef, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, pinch to ½ teaspoon cayenne powder, salt and pepper to taste
Stir in the milk, broth, macaroni and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
1½ cups (355ml) milk, 1½ cups (355ml) beef broth, 2 cups (260g) elbow macaroni, uncooked, 1 (8oz) (227g) can tomato sauce
Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
2 cups (225g) shredded cheddar cheese

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Notes

If using whole wheat elbow pasta you may need to add more liquid while cooking.
STORAGE: Store cooled hamburger helper in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts: Nutrition is calculated for the entire batch. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. This website is not intended as nutritional advice, or a diet or health plan. Readers of this website are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to their health.

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