Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe – This Homemade Hamburger Helper is easy to make, requires no fancy ingredients, is ready in 30 minutes, and is a meal the whole family will love!
Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe
Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe - This Homemade Hamburger Helper is easy to make, requires no fancy ingredients, is ready in 30 minutes, and is a meal the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- 1 pound 500g lean ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch to ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1½ cups 355ml milk
- 1½ cups 355ml beef broth
- 2 cups 260g elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 8oz (227g) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups 225g shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground beef, onion, paprika, parsley, garlic powder, cayenne powder, salt and pepper. If using a ground beef with a higher fat content add in the seasonings after draining the grease.
- Stir in the milk, broth, macaroni and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
Notes
If using a whole wheat elbow pasta you may need to add in more liquid while cooking.
This recipe is for elbow pasta if using another type of pasta you may need to adjust liquids.
- What to serve with this Homemade Hamburger Helper:
- Steamed vegetable of choice
- Simple side salad
- Fresh fruit of choice
- Or buttered bread
Recipe by: countrysidecravings.com