Homemade Hamburger Helper
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Homemade Hamburger Helper
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Make this easy homemade hamburger helper, one of my childhood favorites, using simple ingredients. Cheesy pasta and saucy beef come together in an easy one pot dinner the whole family will love!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper for spice (optional)
- 3 cups beef broth low sodium
- 2 cups macaroni pasta uncooked
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese freshly grated
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot or dutch oven, add the grounded beef and cook over medium-high heat until browned, stirring and breaking the meat apart with a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Drain the grease into a colander over a bowl and place the drained meat in a bowl.
- In the same pot, add the onions and reduce to medium heat. Sauté for 3-5 minutes just until the onions become translucent and soften.
- Then add the garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes, just until fragrant.
- Return the cooked beef back into the pot and add the tomato paste, cornstarch, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir to combine completely.
- Slowly add in the beef broth and stir until combined.
- Increase the heat to high and to a boil. Then add in the macaroni noodles.
- Reduce the heat down to a low and simmer for 12-15 minutes until pasta reaches desired doneness, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pot from the heat and then stir in the heavy cream and freshly grated cheese and stir until melted
- Season with a little salt and pepper.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or ground chicken.
- Use a different noodle like shells, penne pasta, egg noodles or curly fusilli noodles.
- Use another type of cheese like mozzarella, Monterey jack or Colby jack or a blend of couple of cheeses.
- Add in some favorite veggies like green peas, mushrooms, zucchini, or red bell peppers.
- Stir in ¼ cup of sour cream or plain Greek yogurt for extra creaminess.
- Swap the Italian seasoning for ½ teaspoon of basil and ½ teaspoon of oregano.
- Shred the cheese off a block instead of using pre shredded packaged cheeses for the creamiest melting cheese. The prepackaged cheeses contain anti-caking agents that can prevent it from melting as well.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
487kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
815mg
(34%)
Potassium
584mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1031IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
317mg
(32%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 487 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 487kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 815mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 584mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1031IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 317mg | 32% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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