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Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe

Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe

A creamy, cheesy one-pot pasta dish with ground beef and simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups pasta elbow macaroni
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup tomato sauce optional
  • Salt pepper, and paprika to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook ground beef until browned.
  2. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft.
  3. Add broth, milk, and pasta.
  4. Simmer until pasta is tender.
  5. Stir in cheese until creamy.
  6. Season and serve.

Notes

  • Stir occasionally while cooking
  • Use freshly shredded cheese
  • Add milk if too thick
  • Best served warm