Cheeseburger Macaroni (aka Homemade “Hamburger Helper”)
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5.0
84 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
801 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheeseburger Macaroni (aka Homemade “Hamburger Helper”)
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A copycat of "hamburger helper", this Cheeseburger Pasta is a VERY popular weeknight dinner. Simple. Homemade. Delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
- 2 cups macaroni or any pasta shape you have lying about
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoon prepared chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
OPTIONAL
- 1 cup processed cheese such as velveeta
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Instructions
Get prepped
- Combine cornstarch and all seasonings in a small bowl, and set aside.
Brown the meat
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brown beef until cooked through and no longer pink. Drain any fat.
Add the pasta, liquids and seasonings
- Add the pasta, milk, water, cornstarch and spices and stir to combine.
Bring to a boil
- Bring to a boil and turn the heat down to medium heat.
- Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and cooked to your liking (we like it al dente)
Add the cheese
- Add the shredded chese and processed cheese and mix thoroughly.
- Devour.
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Notes
- Substitutions & Additions
- For extra flavor, before browning the meat, add some diced onions and garlic.
- Use beef broth or chicken stock in place of water – for a super beefed up flavor (see what I did there?)
- Instead of ground beef – do half ground turkey/half beef or all turkey since it is a lean meat. If you do use just turkey, taste test the seasonings, as it needs a little more salt to combat the blandness of turkey.
- Sub some of the liquid for a little tomato sauce and the seasonings (keep the cornstarch) for Italian seasoning instead – for a skillet lasagna kind of vibe.
- Use any kind of short/small pasta – fettuccine and spaghetti don’t work terribly well in this.
- Get fancy! Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions. Doctor it up with some hot sauce, too!
- How to store leftovers
- This easy dinner recipe is even better the next day. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and reheat in a nonstick skillet, or microwave. You may need to add a little water if it is too dry from being stored.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
801kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Cholesterol
150mg
(50%)
Sodium
1601mg
(67%)
Potassium
758mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1402IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
715mg
(72%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 801 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 801kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 1601mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 758mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1402IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 715mg | 72% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
84 reviews
Excellent
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