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Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe
This Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni is a great solution to busy evenings when you need something on the table fast. It’s so much better than the boxed version, but just as easy and a one-pot meal so fewer dishes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 609 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups macaroni elbows
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar shredded
Instructions
- Add the ground beef to a deep skillet and season with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the ground beef until fully browned and cooked through. If needed, drain the grease and return it to the skillet.
- Add the cornstarch, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and sugar to the ground beef and mix to combine.
- Add in the tomato paste and mix to combine.
- Add the macaroni elbows and beef broth to the skillet, stir, and bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes, just until the pasta is al dente and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the lid and stir. Add in the heavy cream and cheddar cheese and mix to combine.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
609kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
646mg
(27%)
Potassium
478mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1079IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
313mg
(31%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 609
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 609kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 646mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 478mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1079IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 313mg | 31% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.