Homemade Hamburger Helper
A comforting and quick meal ready in just 30 minutes, featuring savory beef, creamy cheese, and tender macaroni.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Beef
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Favorite add-ins (like vegetables or seasonings)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the elbow macaroni, beef broth, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 10-12 minutes until the macaroni is tender.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add your favorite add-ins, mix well, and serve warm.
Notes
Ensure the ground beef is cooked until browned and no longer pink for food safety. Optionally, garnish with chopped herbs and serve with a side salad or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg