Description
Discover the joy of a hearty meal with this easy Homemade Hamburger Helper recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot dish combines tender pasta and savory ground beef in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a family favorite that satisfies both kids and adults. Customize it with your favorite ingredients or enjoy it as is for a comforting dinner option. With minimal cleanup required, you’ll have more time to relax and enjoy your meal!
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 oz small pasta shells (or small elbow pasta)
- ½ cup heavy cream (or half and half)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Remove from the pan but reserve 2 tablespoons of grease.
- Lower the heat to medium and add diced onion, cooking until soft (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic for the last 30 seconds.
- Stir in flour and cook for about a minute. Gradually add beef broth, bringing to a boil.
- Add tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and pasta; stir well. Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Mix in heavy cream and shredded cheese until melted, then return the ground beef to the pan to warm through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg