4.8 from 81 votes
Homemade Hamburger Helper
Homemade hamburger helper is so easy to fix and better than anything you can buy in the store. Skip those box mixes and make this hamburger helper recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 573 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 onion Diced
- 1 Tablespoon paprika
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 Cup milk
- 2 Cups macaroni noodles
- 2 Cups cheddar cheese grated
- 1 Cup mozzarella cheese grated (pepper jack is a good substitution if you like spicy!)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet (we used cast iron) over medium heat. Drain any remaining fat from the pan.
- Season the beef with the paprika, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir to combine thoroughly.
- Stir in the water, milk and pasta and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 9-12 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
- Stir in the cheeses over the cooked pasta and heat until the cheese is completely melted.
- Let stand for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
573kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
823mg
(34%)
Potassium
447mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1177IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
461mg
(46%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 573
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 573kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 823mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 447mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1177IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 461mg | 46% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.