Homemade Hamburger Helper
This homemade Hamburger Helper is a quick, one-pan dinner made with ground beef, tender pasta, and a rich, cheesy sauce, ready in just 20 minutes!
Servings 4
Calories 620kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups milk
- 16 ounces elbow pasta
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- parsley optional (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
- Add cornstarch, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, sugar, pepper, ketchup, beef broth, and milk to the pan. Stir well to combine.
- Stir in the uncooked pasta and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Calories and nutritional data are automatically generated. For best results calculate based on your exact ingredients.
Recipe Notes:
- Add a splash of milk when reheating to keep the sauce creamy.
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack if you want a little heat.
- Works well with ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- Any short pasta can be used in place of elbow noodles.
Nutrition
Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 780mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g