4.6 from 102 votes
Homemade Hamburger Helper (One Pot)
Get a taste of childhood with homemade hamburger helper featuring elbow macaroni, ground beef, and a cheesy sauce. You'll never go back to the store-bought version!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 561 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 85% or leaner
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups elbow pasta uncooked
- 2 cups cheddar cheese freshly shredded
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it up, cooking until no longer pink.
- Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and salt. Add the tomato paste and mix it all together.
- Pour in the broth and milk, then add the pasta. Bring the soup to a boil while stirring often and scraping the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking.
- Turn the heat down to low, cover the pot, and allow to simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
- Once the pasta is cooked, turn off the heat and add the shredded cheddar. Stir until the cheese is melted and gooey. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
561kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
1204mg
(50%)
Potassium
545mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
583IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
421mg
(42%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 561
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 561kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1204mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 545mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 583IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 421mg | 42% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.