Name: Homemade Hamburger Helper
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 2 cups elbow macaroni; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups beef broth; 1 cup milk; 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp paprika; Optional: diced bell peppers, mushrooms, parsley for garnish

Description

Creamy, cheesy, and family-friendly Homemade Hamburger Helper made with ground beef, pasta, and simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef
2 cups elbow macaroni
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups beef broth
1 cup milk
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika
Optional: diced bell peppers, mushrooms, parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook ground beef with onions and garlic until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
Stir tomato paste and beef broth into skillet. Add milk gradually, then fold in cheese. Mix in cooked pasta until creamy. Garnish and serve.

Notes

Can substitute ground turkey, use gluten-free pasta, or add extra veggies for a healthier twist. Leftovers keep 3 days in the fridge and freeze well up to 1 month.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins