Homemade Hamburger Helper
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Homemade Hamburger Helper -just as quick and easy as the boxed stuff, but tastes way better!
Course:
Main Dish, Pasta
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
easy hamburger helper, hamburger helper, healthier hamburger helper
Servings: 6
Calories: 479 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
- If using a whole wheat elbow pasta you may need to add in more liquid while cooking.
- This recipe is for elbow pasta if using another type of pasta you may need to adjust liquids.
- It is important to drain extra liquids after browning the ground beef.
What to serve with this Homemade Hamburger Helper:
- Steamed vegetable of choice
- Simple side salad
- Fresh fruit of choice
- Or buttered bread
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Hamburger Helper
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479
Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g
29%
Saturated Fat 10g
50%
Cholesterol 92mg
31%
Sodium 538mg
22%
Potassium 555mg
16%
Total Carbohydrates 40g
13%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 5g
Protein 34g
68%
Vitamin A
12.8%
Vitamin C
1.6%
Calcium
36.5%
Iron
16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.