Homemade Hamburger Helper
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4.0
3 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
480 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Hamburger Helper
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How to make homemade hamburger helper instead of using the box mix. Rich and creamy, this is best served with a light side dish like salad for a complete dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium white onion diced finely
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- 4 cups hot beef broth
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cups cavatappi pasta
Cornstarch Slurry
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Topping
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large lidded skillet over medium high heat, add the ground beef and onions. Cook, breaking the meat into small pieces, until the meat is browned and the onions are soft and translucent.
- Add the garlic and sauté until browned and fragrant, around 2 minutes.
- Whisk the spices together in a small bowl, then add to the meat mixture, sauteing until fragrant, around 1 minute.
- Add the beef broth and ketchup, mixing into the mixture. Stir in your pasta of choice.
- Bring to a low boil and simmer for 10-11 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
- Prepare the cornstarch slurry. If the mixture doesn't need thickening, simply add the cream. If you have a lot of liquid left, add 1-2 teaspoons of cornstarch into the cream to thicken up the sauce.
- Stir the cream into the mixture until mixed throughout and the sauce thickens.
- Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over the pasta and mix in until the cheese has melted into the sauce.
- Remove from the heat. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, then serve.
Notes
- Cavatappi pasta is my favorite to use, but elbow macaroni, pasta shells, or penne also work in this recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
480kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(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
1454mg
(61%)
Potassium
613mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1280IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
317mg
(32%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 480kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 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 | 1454mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 613mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1280IU | 26% |
| 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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