5.0 from 108 votes
Homemade Hamburger Helper
This easy cheesy family favorite is a one-pot meal with tender pasta and ground beef in a rich zesty sauce.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 532 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef 80/20
- 2 cups beef broth or chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces medium pasta such as shells or large elbows
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a 12-inch skillet, cook the ground beef over medium high heat until no pink remains while breaking up with a spoon. Drain any fat.
- Add 1 ¾ cups beef broth, milk, tomato sauce, onion powder, chili powder, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cover. Reduce the heat to medium low and let simmer covered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Uncover and cook for an additional 2 to 4 minutes or until the pasta is tender, adding more liquid as needed.
- Remove from the heat and rest uncovered for 5 minutes. Add the cheese and stir until melted. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
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Notes
- Additional seasonings such as paprika can be added.
- Stir occasionally to keep the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Depending on the type of pasta, you may need extra broth or cooking time.
- Remove from the heat before adding cheese.
- The sauce will thicken as it rests.
Nutrition Information
Calories
532
(27%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
1096mg
(46%)
Potassium
1071mg
(31%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
812IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
309mg
(31%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 532
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 532 | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1096mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 1071mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 812IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 309mg | 31% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.