Description
Homemade Hamburger Helper is a delightful one-pot dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. This easy recipe features tender pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy tomato and cheese sauce with savory ground beef, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its cheesy goodness and hearty flavor, this dish is sure to become a new family favorite. Plus, it offers the flexibility to customize with your choice of proteins and vegetables, ensuring everyone can enjoy a delicious meal tailored to their tastes.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 8 oz small pasta shells
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Italian seasoning
- seasoned salt
- smoked paprika
- garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside, reserving some grease.
- Lower the heat and sauté diced onion in the reserved grease until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in flour for about a minute, then gradually add the beef broth while stirring. Bring to a boil.
- Add tomato sauce, seasonings, and pasta; stir well. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted; return cooked beef to the pan and heat through before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg