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Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe

Homemade Hamburger Helper is filled with pasta, ground beef, creamy sauce, and lots of melty cheese. This cheeseburger macaroni is a dish the whole family will love, even on busy weeknights!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute meal, easy dinner, homemade hamburger helper
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 364kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 2 cans beef broth 14.5 ounces each
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 pound pasta

Instructions

  • Cook the pound of hamburger in a large skillet over medium heat. Once browned, add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add in flour and stir to coat hamburger.
  • Add red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and broth. Stir frequently and heat until it begins to boil.
  • Mix the pasta into the skillet and give it a stir. Add a lid and cook for 14-16 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and shredded cheese. Give it a good stir until cheese is mostly melted. Serve with a little bit of extra cheese on top (if desired) and some fresh parsley. Enjoy this total comfort food!

Notes

Variations

  • Onions – Either cook some yellow onions with the ground beef or sprinkle with green onions before serving.
  • Tomato Paste – Swap the tomato sauce for some tomato paste. It will make the sauce a little thicker, but will taste the same.
  • Pasta – You can use egg noodles or macaroni noodles too.
  • Hot sauce – Add a splash of hot sauce for even more flavor!
  • Chili powder – For a little bit of a taco flair, opt to add in a teaspoon or two of some chili powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 698mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1249IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 3mg