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Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe

Alexis
Homemade Hamburger Helper is a nostalgic and cozy meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. Little kid and hungry cowboy approved!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ¼ onion - diced
  • 1 T butter
  • 3 T flour
  • 1 ½ C beef broth
  • 1 C heavy cream
  • 1 C cheddar cheese - grated
  • 1 t tomato paste
  • 1 t garlic powder
  • ¼ t turmeric
  • ½ t salt
  • ¼ t pepper
  • 2 ½ C macaroni - uncooked

Instructions
 

  • Saute onion in butter on medium low heat until softened and slightly browned.
  • Turn heat to medium high. Add ground beef and continue cooking until browned.
  • Turn heat to low and stir in tomato paste, garlic powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
  • Add flour and stir. Cook for another minute.
  • Add beef broth and heavy cream. Simmer on low until sauce thickens.
  • Stir in cheese.
  • Add cooked macaroni and stir until the noodles are covered in the sauce. Serve while hot.

Notes

  • Ground beef can be substituted for ground chicken or turkey.
  • Hide finely minced carrots in this dish for picky eaters. Saute them with the diced onion.
  • Add a splash of heavy cream when reheating if needed.
Keyword easy weeknight, ground beef, macaroni