Homemade Hamburger Helper
Ready in just 30 minutes, this Homemade Hamburger Helper is cheesy, hearty, and a new family favorite.
Yield: 6 people
Calories: 366kcal
Materials
- 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
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.
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Nutrition
Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 948mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 3mg