Homemade Hamburger Helper
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistibly comforting Homemade Hamburger Helper, a from-scratch rendition of the classic one-pot pasta dish. Featuring ground beef, tender elbow macaroni, and a rich, velvety cheddar cheese sauce, this recipe uses pantry staples like tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and aromatic spices to deliver bold, savory flavor. With just 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, this quick and easy dinner idea is perfect for busy families craving a hearty meal without sacrificing quality. Serve this cheesy, kid-friendly favorite straight from the skillet for a cozy, satisfying dinner that’s sure to become a household staple. Keywords: homemade hamburger helper recipe, one-pot dinners, easy pasta recipes, ground beef skillet meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion becomes translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the elbow macaroni, beef broth, milk, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the macaroni is cooked through, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the pasta is tender, remove the skillet from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
786 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.4 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 142 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 1208 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 44.5 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 525 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 644 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
