Making Hamburger Helper From Scratch

A delicious pasta dish with ground beef and melted cheddar cheese.

Making Hamburger Helper From Scratch

Made with just one pot and affordable ingredients, Hamburger Helper is a delicious and satisfying comfort meal. This recipe is very easy to make and doesn't take time. If you need a crowd pleasing meal, this is a top tier option for you!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 546.9kcal

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 large onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch or all purpose flour
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups beef broth or chicken broth
2 cups macaroni
1 cups heavy cream
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks until it’s no longer pink. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Add onion to the skillet and cook until soft. About 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Add the cornstarch, stir, and cook for another minute.
Pour in the tomato sauce and season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed. Add the broth and leave to come to a boil.
Add pasta to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat. Allow it to simmer for about 8-11 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked to your liking.
Add the heavy cream and sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over the cooked pasta. Stir until the cheese has melted into the sauce, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and let it stand for a few minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your meal!

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