Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe
This Homemade Hamburger Helper recipe is a cheesy, hearty, and satisfying one-pot meal that’s perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- 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.
- Add Seasonings and Broth: Stir in tomato paste, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add beef broth.
- Simmer with Pasta: Stir in pasta, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 9-12 minutes until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 585 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Homemade Hamburger Helper, one-pot meal, easy dinner recipe, cheesy pasta recipe