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Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe

Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe

5.2 from 31 reviews

This Homemade Hamburger Helper recipe is a cheesy, hearty, and satisfying one-pot meal that’s perfect for a quick and easy dinner.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup finely chopped sweet yellow onion

Seasonings:

  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Additional Ingredients:

  • 4 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni pasta (uncooked, 8 ounces by weight)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook Ground Beef and Onion: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion, cook until beef is browned, and drain excess grease.
  2. Add Seasonings and Broth: Stir in tomato paste, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add beef broth.
  3. Simmer with Pasta: Stir in pasta, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 9-12 minutes until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
  4. Finish with Cheese: Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese. Serve hot.

Notes

  • You can customize the seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
  • Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra nutrition.

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Keywords: Homemade Hamburger Helper, one-pot meal, easy dinner recipe, cheesy pasta recipe