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Homemade Hamburger Helper
This homemade Hamburger Helper puts the boxed version to shame. Flavorful ground beef and tender macaroni noodles are cooked in a creamy, cheesy sauce. This is a family-friendly recipe that everyone will love.
Servings 6
Calories 685kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef lean 90/10 or less
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ medium yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ cups beef broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni unprepared, about 2 cups
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Optional Garnish
- fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, salt, mustard powder, and black pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat into small crumbles, until it is nearly cooked through, about 7 minutes.
- Stir in the onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- If the pan has more than 2 tablespoons of fat, carefully spoon out the excess and discard. Leave a light coating of drippings in the pan for flavor.
- Sprinkle the flour over the beef mixture. Cook and stir for 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Add the cream cheese, tomato paste, and dry macaroni. Stir until combined.
- Lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and smooth. Garnish with parsley if using and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 685kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 1162mg | Potassium: 627mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 754IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 331mg | Iron: 3mg