Description
Homemade Hamburger Helper is a creamy, cheesy delight that brings comfort food to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. This one-pot wonder combines tender pasta with savory ground beef, all enveloped in a rich tomato and cheese sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your family’s tastes. With its kid-friendly flavors and minimal cleanup, it’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Elevate your meal with fresh vegetables or crusty garlic bread for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 8 oz small pasta shells
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté diced onion in the same pan 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 until boiling.
- Mix in tomato sauce, seasonings, and pasta. Simmer covered for 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheese until melted; return ground beef to the pot and heat through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg