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Homemade Hamburger Helper
4.8 from 66 votes

Homemade Hamburger Helper

This Homemade Hamburger Helper combines browned ground beef and cremini mushrooms with egg noodles simmered in beef broth, finished with sour cream and Dijon mustard for a creamy consistency. The tomato paste and flour create a subtly thickened sauce binding the components together. Fresh parsley adds a mild herbal note on top. This dish offers a comforting, hearty texture and balanced savory flavor that fits well for a family meal or a simple dinner option.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 8 ounces egg noodles wide
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until beef has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in tomato paste until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Stir in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
  3. Stir in beef broth and egg noodles. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until noodles are cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
  4. Stir in sour cream and Dijon mustard until well combined.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • Plain Greek yogurt can be used instead of sour cream to add tanginess and reduce fat content without altering cooking steps.