The Best Homemade Hamburger Helper
The Best Homemade Hamburger Helper is a cheesy, comforting, and delicious one-pot meal the whole family will love.
Equipment
- large skillet or Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 each onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- ½ teaspoon mustard
- 1½ cups elbow macaroni
- 3½ cups low sodium beef broth
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet or Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Cook the ground beef until no longer pink and use a wooden spoon or spatula to break it into smaller pieces.
- Stir in the diced onion and mix well to combine with the ground beef. Reduce heat to medium and season with chili powder and garlic powder. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring often, until onions are tender.
- Add the ketchup, mustard, macaroni noodles, and beef broth. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until noodles are cooked to al dente.
- Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream. Slowly add the cheddar cheese, stirring continuously to prevent the cheese from clumping together.
- Serve garnished with minced parsley, if desired.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese rather than pre-shredded bagged cheese. It tastes better and blends better, too. You may need to add a little extra beef broth or water, especially if you use larger noodles like penne or large shells. Keep leftovers stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of broth or water over low heat, stirring often. Or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 452kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 32gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 1251mgPotassium: 528mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 834IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 332mgIron: 3mg
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