Homemade Hamburger Helper
This Homemade Hamburger Helper is a one-pan classic with tender beef, creamy sauce, and pasta—all made from scratch in under 30 minutes. Way better than the box!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1 diced white onion
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tbs all purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 ½ cups pasta elbows
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups Colby jack cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pot brown the ground beef. Once its cooked through remove any excess grease and remove the beef to a plate and set aside.
- Add oli to skillet and onion cook for 4-5 minutes or until the onion is soft. Add in the garlic and stir until it becomes fragrant.
- Add in the flour let it become golden this will take about a minute. Slowly whisk in the broth and bring everything up to a boil.
- Add in the tomato sauce, seasonings, and pasta stir well. Cover and let simmer for 10-14 or until the pasta is cooked. Stir frequently while simmering so the pasta cooks evenly and doesn't stick to the pan.
- Add in the cheese and cream let it warm through and let the cheese melt. Lastly mix in the cooked ground beef. Enjoy.
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Nutrition
Calories: 894kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 1103mg | Potassium: 815mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1307IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 426mg | Iron: 5mg
