Homemade Hamburger Helper
Ready in just 30 minutes, this Homemade Hamburger Helper is cheesy, hearty, and a new family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2½ cups beef broth
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 tsp salt plus more to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp all purpose seasoning we like Adobo
- 8 oz elbow pasta half a box
- ½ cup half and half
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Recipe Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or medium sized pot, brown the ground beef over medium high heat. Once cooked, remove from the pot and drain the grease, reserving a couple of tablespoons of fat.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the onion. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic for the last minute.
- Add in the flour, mix and cook for 30 seconds. Then, slowly add in the beef broth, whisking quickly to incorporate. Bring to a gently boil.
- Add in the tomato sauce, seasonings, and elbow pasta stirring to combine. Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 12 - 13 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender. (If it looks dry or the pasta isn't done, add in ¼ - ½ cup more broth).
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Add the ground beef back in, then add in the half and half and cheese, stirring to combine. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 366kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 28gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 948mgPotassium: 456mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 276IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 3mg
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