5.0 from 42 votes
Homemade Hamburger Helper
This homemade hamburger helper is seasoned ground beef, noodles and cheese, all cooked together in a creamy tomato sauce. An easy one pot meal that's a big hit with both kids and adults!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 589 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika can also use regular paprika
- 3 cups beef broth
- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 8 ounces macaroni noodles
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the beef and break up into small pieces with a spatula.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the onion and cook for another 4 minutes or until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the salt, pepper and paprika. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
- Pour in the beef broth, tomato sauce and macaroni. Stir, then bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low.
- Cover the pot, then cook for 8-10 minutes until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. If the pasta is not tender and the liquid has been absorbed, you can add a little more beef broth as needed.
- Uncover the pot. Stir in the heavy cream. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
- Add the cheese to the pot. Cook for another minute or two, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
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Notes
- I use 90% lean ground beef as it has plenty of flavor without a lot of grease. If you use beef with a higher fat content, you'll want to drain off any excess grease after you cook the meat.
- If the pasta isn't cooked through but the liquid is mostly absorbed, feel free to add a little more beef broth as needed.
- This dish will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I don't recommend freezing this meal as the pasta can become very soft when thawed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
589kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
174mg
(58%)
Sodium
638mg
(27%)
Potassium
1045mg
(30%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1589IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
484mg
(48%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 589
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 589kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 174mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 638mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 1045mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1589IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 484mg | 48% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.