Homemade Hamburger Helper
This homemade Hamburger Helper skips the packet and uses a simple spice blend to build real flavor. One skillet, 25 minutes, and no mystery ingredients.
Servings 6 Servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- cooking spray or olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni or your favorite pasta shape
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¾ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray or a teaspoon of oil. Add ground beef and brown until cooked through and no longer pink. Discard any accumulated fat.
- Add the pasta, cornstarch, chili powder, garlic powder, sugar, salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes and stir well to combine.
- Add the milk and water and stir well. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer. Cover and cook 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. Add more water or milk, if necessary.
- Remove from the heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until combined. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 734kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 1136mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g
