Homemade Hamburger Helper
User Reviews
4.4
78 reviews
Good
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Cook Time
mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
1113 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Hamburger Helper
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Homemade Hamburger Helper is a hearty meal that's ready in only 20 minutes! Great for busy weeknights and perfect for feeding growing kids!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large stockpot and cook the elbow macaroni for about 7-8 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta as set it aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat while the pasta cooks.
- Add the garlic, salt, and pepper to the beef and cook for another 30 seconds to a minute until the garlic is fragrant.
- Drain any grease in the skillet. Then add the milk to the skillet. Bring this to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat and add the cooked macaroni and half of the shredded cheddar cheese a little bit at a time, stirring to combine until you have a cheesy sauce.
- Top the mixture with the remaining cheese and cover with a lid Allow the hamburger helper to simmer for another minute or two until the cheese on top has melted and begun to bubble.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.
- tore any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1113kcal
(56%)
Carbohydrates
89g
(30%)
Protein
87g
(174%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
236mg
(79%)
Sodium
1291mg
(54%)
Potassium
1216mg
(35%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1034IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
730mg
(73%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1113 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1113kcal | 56% |
| Carbohydrates | 89g | 30% |
| Protein | 87g | 174% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 236mg | 79% |
| Sodium | 1291mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 1216mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1034IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 730mg | 73% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.4
78 reviews
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