Hamburger Helper
When your energy is low and you crave comfort food, this Hamburger Helper recipe delivers a warm, cheesy embrace in every bite. With tender pasta enveloped in a creamy sauce and savory ground beef, it’s the perfect solution for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Quick to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite veggies or spices, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup milk (whole preferred)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion; sauté until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in beef broth and elbow macaroni; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Add milk and cheddar cheese; stir until creamy and well combined.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and paprika as desired before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg