Homemade Hamburger Helper

This Homemade Hamburger Helper is as easy to make as the store bought stuff but much healthier! A simple weeknight meal your whole family will love!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon garlic powder

pinch to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder, to taste

salt and pepper, to taste

1-1/2 cups beef broth

2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked

1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

1-1/2 cups whole milk

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until beef has browned and no longer pink. Drain any fat. Stir in paprika, parsley, garlic powder, cayenne powder, salt and pepper.

Stir in the broth, macaroni and tomato sauce. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Stir in the milk. Cook for 12-15 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Enjoy!

Notes: If using whole wheat elbow pasta you may need to add more liquid while cooking.

Storage: Leftovers of this Hamburger Helper will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container.

Nutrition:

Amount Per Serving (1.25 cup (about))

Calories 479

Calories from Fat 171

Fat 19g 29%

Saturated Fat 10g 63%

Cholesterol 92mg 31%

Sodium 538mg 23%

Potassium 555mg 16%

Carbohydrates 40g 13%

Fiber 1g 4%

Sugar 5g 6%

Protein 34g 68%

Vitamin A 640IU 13%

Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%

Calcium 365mg 37%

Iron 2.9mg 16%

The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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