Homemade Hamburger Helper
If you’re craving something cheesy and comforting, this Homemade Hamburger Helper is just what you need! With real ingredients like ground beef, pasta, and fresh cheeses, it’s loaded with flavor and super easy to make in just one pot.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the beef. Cook until onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add uncooked macaroni, beef broth, milk, mustard powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and cream cheese until melted and well combined.
- Let stand for 5 minutes to thicken.
Notes
Pro Tip: When cooking the elbow macaroni in the skillet, make sure to keep an eye on the pasta and cook it just until al dente. This will ensure it absorbs the flavors without becoming too soft or mushy.
Nutrition
Calories: 417kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 25gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 983mgPotassium: 390mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 735IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg
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