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Homemade Hamburger Helper
Hamburger Helper is the family friendly dinner you love made from scratch! Quick and easy cheeseburger macaroni, better than the boxed stuff!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 562 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef , 85/15
- 1/2 yellow onion , diced
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 2 cups elbow macaroni , uncooked
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded
Instructions
- To a large pot add the ground beef and onion, breaking it apart as it cooks, about 6-8 minutes, until browned.
- Add garlic and stir, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the ketchup, mustard, salt and pepper, macaroni, and broth to the pan. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, until macaroni is cooked through and tender.
- Stir in evaporated milk and cheese until melted.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
562kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
1272mg
(53%)
Potassium
534mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
495IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
407mg
(41%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 562
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 562kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1272mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 534mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 495IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 407mg | 41% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.