Description
Discover a family favorite with this easy Homemade Hamburger Helper recipe! In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a comforting one-pot meal filled with tender pasta, savory ground beef, and a rich, creamy tomato and cheese sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this dish combines convenience with incredible flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds. Customize it to suit your taste by swapping ingredients or adding your favorite vegetables. Whether you’re feeding picky eaters or looking for a quick dinner solution, this Homemade Hamburger Helper is sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- ½ cup heavy cream (or half and half)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 8 oz small pasta shells
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium; sauté diced onion until soft. Add minced garlic for the last 30 seconds.
- Stir in flour; gradually add beef broth while bringing it to a boil.
- Add tomato sauce, seasonings, and pasta; cover and simmer until pasta is tender.
- Stir in cream and cheese until melted; return beef to pan and heat through before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg