Spicy Homemade Hamburger Helper
Level up your weeknight dinners with this Spicy Homemade Hamburger Helper, a bold and flavorful twist on the classic comfort food! Featuring tender rotini pasta smothered in a creamy, cheese-infused sauce, this dish delivers a kick of heat from chili powder, cayenne pepper, and optional hot sauce—a perfect choice for spice lovers. Ground beef, savory aromatics like onion and garlic, and a medley of spices come together in just one skillet, minimizing cleanup while maximizing flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and hearty one-pot meal is ideal for busy nights. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and a touch of freshness, and serve it hot for a comforting, spicy dinner everyone will love. Keywords: Spicy Hamburger Helper, one-pot meal, easy dinner recipe, comfort food, homemade hamburger helper.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups rotini pasta
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion is softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly coat the beef mixture with the spices.
Pour in the beef broth and milk, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Add the rotini pasta to the skillet, stirring to ensure the pasta is fully submerged in the liquid. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
If desired, stir in the hot sauce for an extra spicy kick.
Once the pasta is cooked, remove the skillet from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Spicy Hamburger Helper!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3357 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.0 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.3 g | 362% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 505 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 6938 mg | 302% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 321.8 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.2 g | ||
| Protein | 184.9 g | 370% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1787 mg | 137% | |
| Iron | 23.1 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 3031 mg | 64% | |
*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.
