Description
Homemade hamburger helper brings a nostalgic twist to comfort food with its creamy cheddar cheese sauce, tender pasta, and seasoned ground beef. This quick and satisfying dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual weekend dinners. With the ability to customize with various proteins and veggies, it delivers rich flavors that will please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces.
- Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle in garlic powder and stir to combine.
- Pour in elbow macaroni and beef broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg