5.0 from 6 votes
Homemade Hamburger Helper
A classic comfort dish that your entire family will love is this homemade hamburger helper! Cheesy noodles, meat, and delicious flavor make this recipe a go-to for any family with picky eaters!
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 629 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef (lean is best)
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Teaspoon chili powder
- 1 Teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon pepper
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 5 Cups beef broth
- 2 Cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 Cup heavy cream (or half and half)
- Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil and ground beef. Cook the ground beef until no longer pink for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the diced onions, and cook until softened and translucent.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce and the tomato paste and stir until well-combined.
- Add the garlic powder, chili powder, ground mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the beef broth and the uncooked macaroni. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium or medium/low.
- Cover the pot and heat for 5 minutes. Uncover, stir briefly, replace the cover, and heat for 5 more minutes, or until just al dente.
- Once the noodles are cooked, stir in the heavy cream.
- Sprinkle in 1½ cups of the shredded cheddar, stirring as you do so.
- Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese, replace the lid, and heat for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Top with parsley and serve!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
629kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
1152mg
(48%)
Potassium
549mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
858IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
283mg
(28%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 629
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 629kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1152mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 549mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 858IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 283mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.