Homemade Hamburger Helper
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
709 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Hamburger Helper
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This easy homemade Hamburger Helper recipe is a one-skillet dinner with macaroni, ground beef and cheesy sauce. Kids love it and you will too!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 3 medium carrots scrubbed and cut into 1/4-inch dice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 pound lean ground beef (I used 93% lean)
- 2 to 3 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 (14-ounce) can reduced sodium beef broth
- 2 cups water plus additional as needed
- 8 ounces whole wheat elbow pasta
- ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 ½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped chives divided (optional)
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Instructions
- Heat a Dutch oven or a large, deep 12-inch skillet with a sturdy bottom over medium-low heat. Add the oil onion, carrot, salt, and pepper. Let cook until the onion turns brown and soft, about 10 minutes (don't shortcut this step; it builds a lot of flavor).
- Add the garlic and let cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. With the back of a large spoon or a sturdy spatula, break the meat into small pieces. Continue to brown, stirring periodically, until the meat is browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes.
- Remove pan from the heat and carefully drain off any excess fat, leaving just a little bit in the pan to keep the meat moist (if you are using meat that is 93% lean, you likely will not need to drain it).
- Return the pan to medium-high heat. Stir in the hot sauce, Dijon, and smoked paprika. Add the beef broth. Scrape up any browned bits stuck to the pan.
- Add the water and stir to combine. Bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once the liquid is boiling, add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions, stirring often and scraping a spoon along the bottom of the pan to keep it from sticking. If at any point the pasta becomes too dry, splash in a bit of water.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let cool 1 minute. Add the Greek yogurt and cheddar. Stir until the cheese is melted and the ingredients are well combined.
- Stir in half of the chives, then sprinkle the remaining chives on top. Enjoy hot.
Notes
- TO STORE: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days.
- TO REHEAT: Rewarm Hamburger Helper in a Dutch oven on the stovetop over medium-low heat.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1(of 4)
Calories
709kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
119mg
(40%)
Potassium
1047mg
(30%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
8669IU
(173%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
410mg
(41%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 709 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 4) | |
| Calories | 709kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 1047mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 8669IU | 173% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 410mg | 41% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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