Homemade Hamburger Helper
A comforting and simple dish combining ground beef, pasta, and creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat and drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Mix in paprika, salt, and black pepper, ensuring the beef is well-seasoned.
- Pour in elbow macaroni, beef broth, and milk. Bring to a boil while stirring.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses and pasta shapes. Garnish with parsley, and serve with garlic bread or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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