The BEST Homemade Hamburger Helper

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    460 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

The BEST Homemade Hamburger Helper

My easy homemade Hamburger Helper recipe with cheesy pasta and tomato sauce is ready in 30 minutes and so good you'll never go back to the box.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound ground 85 percent lean ground beef
  • ½ medium onion , chopped
  • 2 cups chicken or beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 ½ cups dry rotini noodles
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups medium cheddar cheese , shredded
  • fresh parsley , for serving
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Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat and add ground beef. Break into chunks with a wooden spoon and cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add onion and cook for another 5 minutes or until beef is cooked through and onion is softened.
  3. Add broth, water, ketchup, tomato paste, garlic powder, and salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Add macaroni and bring to a boil then reduce to simmer and cook for about 10 minutes or until macaroni is al dente and liquid has reduced.
  4. Meanwhile, melt butter in another pan over medium-high heat. Add flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes or until flour is cooked through. Add milk and whisk until smooth. Cook until sauce begins to thicken, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and add cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
  5. Add cheese sauce to hamburger and noodle mixture and stir to combine. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

  • This cheeseburger macaroni can be frozen for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 460kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 684mg (29%) Potassium 505mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 665IU (13%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 265mg (27%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 460 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 460kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 684mg 29%
Potassium 505mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 665IU 13%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 265mg 27%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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