Description
Homemade Hamburger Helper is a comforting one-pan meal that combines savory ground beef, pasta, and creamy cheddar cheese for a delightful dinner experience. This recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable, allowing you to add your favorite vegetables or substitute proteins. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, each bite is a nostalgic trip back to childhood dinners filled with warmth and love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the elbow macaroni and beef broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat, stir in the cheddar cheese until melted, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg