Homemade Hamburger Helper

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3.8

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  • Prep Time

    2 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 mins

  • Total Time

    22 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    447 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade Hamburger Helper

My whole family gets excited when they see this cheeseburger casserole recipe on the menu for the week! We love this version of homemade hamburger helper with all the flavors of a juicy cheeseburger.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup dry macaroni
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon minced parsley for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef in a 12 inch skillet over medium heat, crumbling it as it cooks. Drain grease.
  2. Add all of the remaining ingredients to the skillet with the beef, except for the cheese. Stir well.
  3. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cover. Cook for 12 minutes.
  4. Remove from the heat, stir in the cheddar cheese, and cover for 2 minutes.
  5. Stir well, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

Notes

  • The sugar in this recipe doesn't make the dish sweet, but does help this taste more like the box mix. You can leave it out if you prefer, but we do recommend it. 
  • This recipe always works well with ground turkey or chicken.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 447kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 113mg (38%) Sodium 926mg (39%) Potassium 748mg (21%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1120IU (22%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 379mg (38%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 447 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 447kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 113mg 38%
Sodium 926mg 39%
Potassium 748mg 16%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1120IU 22%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 379mg 38%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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