Homemade Hamburger Helper
This is way better than the boxed stuff and costs about half as much. Takes ~30 minutes and uses ingredients I always have on hand.
Ingredients
Ingredients (~6-8 servings)
- 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion ~1 cup, chopped
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp chili powder
- 4 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 3 cups freshly grated cheddar cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and chopped onion in a soup pot over medium-high heat for 7-10 minutes, breaking up meat as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in tomato paste, garlic powder, and chili powder until distributed.
- Add beef broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Add macaroni.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 13-15 minutes until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed, stirring every few minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
Let sit 2 minutes before serving for best texture, or serve immediately.
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