Bacon Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 Servings
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Calories
508 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Bacon Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper
Description
This recipe starts by cooking large shell pasta separately, then preparing crisp bacon which is crumbled and set aside. Ground beef is browned until a deep crust forms, adding flavor. Caramelized diced yellow onion is incorporated for sweetness and texture.
The sauce is made by blending beef broth with cornstarch to thicken, along with ketchup and yellow mustard for a tangy, slightly sweet and sharp flavor. The mixture is cooked until slightly thickened, before folding in cooked pasta, bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese, which melts to give a creamy and rich consistency.
The result is a one-pan style dish reminiscent of classic hamburger helper meals, but with added depth from fresh bacon and caramelized beef. It works well as a filling dinner offering a balance of textures and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shell pasta
- 8 ounces Bacon uncooked
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 yellow onion diced, small
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard prepared
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded (6 ounces)
Instructions
- Cook the large shell pasta according to the directions on the bag and drain (do not rinse).
- Add the bacon to a cast iron skillet, cook until crisp and remove from the pan.
- Crumble the bacon into small bits.
- Add the ground beef to a large cast iron skillet (this browns very well) and brown until a deep brown crust appears before breaking the beef apart.
- Stir the ground beef and brown until a deep crust appears on about 50 or so percent of the beef.
- Remove the beef (you can leave the fat) and add the onions.
- Let brown for 1 minute before stirring, then let brown for another 1 minute before stirring again.
- Add the beef back into the pan.
- In a small cup mix the beef broth and the cornstarch until it is dissolved.
- Add the ketchup, mustard, beef broth mixture, salt, and black pepper into the pan.
- Cook until the mixture is only slightly liquidy (about 75% of the mixture is above liquid), 3-5 minutes.
- Add the pasta back to the pan and mix together gently.
- Add the bacon crumbles back into the pan.
- Turn off the heat, add in the cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 508 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 508kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 666mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 448mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 240IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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