Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Homemade Hamburger Helper that’s sure to please the whole family. This hearty and cheesy pasta dish is a comforting meal that comes together quickly in one pan.
Ingredients
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For the Hamburger Helper:
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 oz small pasta shells (or small elbow pasta)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large sauté pan with a lid, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Remove cooked ground beef from pan and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of grease in the pan.
- Cook the Onion: Lower the heat to medium and add the onion. Cook the onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic for the last 30 seconds.
- Add Flour and Broth: Add the flour and stir to cook for about 1 minute, slowly stir in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Incorporate Remaining Ingredients: Pour in the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and pasta, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer, cover with lid and cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Finish the Dish: Add in the cream and cheese and stir until all the cheese is melted. Add back in the ground beef, cook for 2 to 3 minutes more to reheat ground beef, and serve immediately!
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables like bell peppers, peas, or spinach.
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
- This Hamburger Helper is great for leftovers and can be reheated easily.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Homemade Hamburger Helper, Hamburger Helper recipe, one-pot meal, cheesy pasta dish
