Hamburger Helper Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
369 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Hamburger Helper Recipe
Description
The Hamburger Helper Recipe starts by browning ground beef and removing excess grease for a leaner base. Ketchup along with garlic powder, onion powder, and garlic salt add depth and a mild sweetness to the savory profile. Adding uncooked elbow macaroni allows the pasta to cook directly in the broth and meat juices, absorbing flavor while softening to a tender yet firm texture.
After simmering until the macaroni is fully cooked, stirring in sour cream introduces creaminess that rounds out the tang and savory notes. The shredded cheddar cheese melts into the hot mixture for a satisfying cheesy finish. Adjusting broth or water can balance the thickness and creaminess to taste.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cup macaroni
- 32 oz chicken broth or water
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain grease and return meat to the pan.
- Reduce heat to low and add the ketchup, seasonings, macaroni, and broth to the pan and stir well to combine.
- Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes until macaroni is cooked through.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the sour cream.
- Return the pan to the warm burner and stir in the shredded cheese until well combined. Add any more broth or water if needed to make it more creamy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 949mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 346mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 382IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 241mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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