Homemade Hamburger Helper
A classic comfort dish that your entire family will love is this homemade hamburger helper! Cheesy noodles, meat, and delicious flavor make this recipe a go-to for any family with picky eaters!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 lb Ground Beef (lean is best)
- 1/2 cup Onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Mustard
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
- 1 lb Elbow Macaroni
- 5 Cups Beef Broth
- 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream (or half and half)
- Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil and ground beef. Cook the ground beef until no longer pink for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the diced onions, and cook until softened and translucent.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce and the tomato paste and stir until well-combined.
- Add the garlic powder, chili powder, ground mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the beef broth and the uncooked macaroni. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium or medium/low.
- Cover the pot and heat for 5 minutes. Uncover, stir briefly, replace the cover, and heat for 5 more minutes, or until just al dente.
- Once the noodles are cooked, stir in the heavy cream.
- Sprinkle in 1½ cups of the shredded cheddar, stirring as you do so.
- Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese, replace the lid, and heat for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Top with parsley and serve!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 629kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 27gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 1152mgPotassium: 549mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 858IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 283mgIron: 3mg