Description
This Homemade Hamburger Helper offers irresistible flavors and a simple prep. With lean ground beef, creamy cheese, and tender macaroni, it’s a perfect quick dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion or sweet onion, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups low sodium beef broth or beef stock
- 1 cup whole milk or half and half
- 1/3 cup ketchup or chili sauce (i.e. heinz or similar)
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2-3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnishing, optional
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet on medium to medium-high heat and add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook until the beef is browned, approximately 7-9 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
- Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, black pepper, chili powder, and ground mustard. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- Pour in the beef broth, milk, ketchup, and dry elbow macaroni. Bring the mixture to a light boil while constantly stirring, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pan.
- Allow to simmer until the macaroni is tender and cooked to al dente, about 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Once done, remove the lid and add the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely melted into the mixture.
- Take off heat and let the dish stand for 5 minutes before serving, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a creamier texture, consider using half and half instead of whole milk.
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or peas for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg