Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe
Homemade Hamburger Helper is one of the most popular reader favorite recipes on Farmgirl Gourmet! And there's a good reason...this comforting meal tastes better than the boxed stuff and it's an incredibly easy one-pot meal recipe!! See for yourself and make my homemade version of Hamburger Helper in 30 minutes or less - great for busy weeknights!
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 734kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- cooking spray or olive oil
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 1 ½ cups hot water
- 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 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray and add the ground beef. Brown until cooked through and no longer pink. Discard any fat.
- Add the pasta, milk, water, and spices and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and turn the heat down to simmer. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. Add the cheese and stir to combine. Serve immediately.
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Notes
NOTE: Make sure you monitor the heat so you don't burn the bottom layer as you're simmering. Add more water or milk, 1/4 cup at a time, if it's too dry.
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
