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HOMEMADE HAMBURGER HELPER

by Rebecca August 24, 2021

PREP TIME: 5 MINS | COOK TIME: 25 MINS | TOTAL TIME: 30 MINS | YIELD: 4-6

Rich, creamy homemade Hamburger Helper for the win! Satisfy your cravings with this easy dish. All it needs are simple ingredients, and this incredible pasta dish is ready in less than thirty minutes! Ground beef and pasta smothered in a luscious creamy tomato and cheese sauce that no one can say no to.

INGREDIENTS

1 lb lean ground beef

1 large yellow onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 c. low sodium beef broth

1 8-ounces can tomato sauce

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1 tsp seasoned salt

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

2 c. pasta shells (or use elbow pasta)

½ c. heavy cream

2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

salt and pepper, to taste

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE HAMBURGER HELPER

Step 1: Cook the ground beef in a large saute pan with a lid over medium-high heat until browned. When done, set the browned ground beef aside and reserve 2 tbsp of grease in the pan.

Step 2: In the same pan, cook the onion for approximately 5 minutes until soft. In the last 30 seconds, add the garlic.

Step 3: To the onion and garlic mixture, stir in the flour and cook for about a minute. Gradually stir in the beef broth, then bring to a boil.

Step 4: To the pan, add the tomato sauce along with the Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and pasta. Stir well until everything is incorporated. Put the lid on and cook for about 12 to 15 minutes, stirring often until the pasta is done.

Step 5: Stir in the cream and cheese until the cheese has completely melted. Return the ground beef to the pan and continue cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.

Step 6: When done, serve right away. Enjoy!

NOTE:

Feel free to add extra water or beef broth to the pasta. Remember, this dish is rich, so adjust accordingly. For the pasta, you can use other types but I suggest finding similar size pasta for the liquid ratio to work.

NUTRITION FACTS:

YIELD: 5, SERVING SIZE: 1
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 590 | TOTAL FAT: 35g | SATURATED FAT: 18g | TRANS FAT: 1g | UNSATURATED FAT: 13g | CHOLESTEROL: 152mg | SODIUM: 870mg | CARBOHYDRATES: 25g | FIBER: 2g | SUGAR: 4g | PROTEIN: 42g

HOMEMADE HAMBURGER HELPER

Rebecca PREP TIME: 5 MINS | COOK TIME: 25 MINS | TOTAL TIME: 30 MINS | YIELD: 4-6 Rich, creamy homemade Hamburger Helper for the win! Satisfy your cravings with this… General Recipes HOMEMADE HAMBURGER HELPER European Print This
Serves: 4-6 Prep Time: 5 mins Cooking Time: 25 mins 25 mins
Nutrition facts: 590 calories 35 fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 c. low sodium beef broth
  • 1 8-ounces can tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 c. pasta shells (or use elbow pasta)
  • ½ c. heavy cream
  • 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the ground beef in a large saute pan with a lid over medium-high heat until browned. When done, set the browned ground beef aside and reserve 2 tbsp of grease in the pan.

Step 2: In the same pan, cook the onion for approximately 5 minutes until soft. In the last 30 seconds, add the garlic.

Step 3: To the onion and garlic mixture, stir in the flour and cook for about a minute. Gradually stir in the beef broth, then bring to a boil.

Step 4: To the pan, add the tomato sauce along with the Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and pasta. Stir well until everything is incorporated. Put the lid on and cook for about 12 to 15 minutes, stirring often until the pasta is done.

Step 5: Stir in the cream and cheese until the cheese has completely melted. Return the ground beef to the pan and continue cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.

Step 6: When done, serve right away. Enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to add extra water or beef broth to the pasta. Remember, this dish is rich, so adjust accordingly. For the pasta, you can use other types but I suggest finding similar size pasta for the liquid ratio to work.

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Rebecca

I started cooking as a child with my parents and grandparents. I love cooking for my family and like trying new recipes.

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