Homemade Hamburger Helper

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    18 mins

  • Total Time

    33 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    593 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade Hamburger Helper

It only takes 15 minutes of hands-on time to make the best Homemade Hamburger Helper recipe for a simple weeknight meal! Ditch the box and amp up the flavor of this classic cheeseburger macaroni dish using this easy one pot recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 8 ounce tomato sauce canned
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 ½ cups beef broth
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni noodles uncooked
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
  • ½ cup heavy cream optional

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot on the stove over medium-high heat.
  2. Once the oil is hot, add the onions and cook for 4 minutes. Add the ground beef, cook and crumble until no longer pink.
  3. Drain any grease from the pot, then add the tomato sauce, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  4. Add the beef broth and turn the heat on the stove up to high heat. Bring the broth to a boil, then add the macaroni noodles. Make sure to press down on the noodles so that they're fully covered in the liquid.
  5. Reduce the heat on the stove to medium, cover and simmer for 18 minutes.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat, remove the lid and add the cheddar cheese and optional heavy cream. Stir until the cheese is completely melted, then serve.

Notes

  • Use ½ cup less beef broth to make it less saucy.
  • Add 4 ounces of cubed cream cheese at the end with the cheddar cheese to make it extra creamy.
  • Store homemade hamburger helper leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 593kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 13g (65%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 1056mg (44%) Potassium 555mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1097mg (22%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 321mg (32%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 593 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 593kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 1056mg 44%
Potassium 555mg 12%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1097mg 22%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 321mg 32%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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