Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe
Hamburger helper is much better when it doesn’t come from a box! This is a great one-pot dish perfect for the whole family. The cheesy, ground beef-filled pasta is a comforting meal for bone chilling nights.
Servings 6
Calories 836kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 pound (80/20) ground beef
- Kosher salt, as needed
- Freshly ground black pepper, as needed
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 3½ cups beef stock
- ½ pound pipe rigate or elbow pasta
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons diced chives, divided
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil and heat through. Add the onion and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to sauté until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until the meat is browned, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the tomato paste and chili powder.
- Add the beef stock and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes (the cooking time may differ depending on the pasta shape).
- Remove from heat and stir in the cream, Cheddar cheese and half the chives, stirring until the cheese has melted.
- Ladle into bowls and serve topped with the remaining chives.
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Nutrition
Calories: 836kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 36332mg | Potassium: 1024mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 962IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 383mg | Iron: 4mg
