Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe
This delightful one-pan dish, Creamy Homemade Hamburger Helper, features ground beef and macaroni combined with cheese – wholesome ingredients you can feel proud to serve your family at dinner!
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Ingredients
- 3/4 pound 93% lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cups 2% milk
- 8 ounces dry pasta
- 1 cup part-skim sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Equipment Needed
- large deep skillet with a lid
Instructions
- 1
In a large, deep skillet, warm up over medium-high heat. Introduce the ground beef along with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and paprika. Sauté the meat, crumbling it into smaller bits until it's nicely browned, which should take about 5 to 6 minutes. Next, toss in the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until you can smell their fragrant aroma.
- 2
Pour in the tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce; allow the mixture to simmer until it thickens and becomes almost dry, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
- 3
Incorporate the chicken broth and pasta, then bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the skillet. Let it simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the pasta is nearing tenderness and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- 4
After removing the lid, add the milk and continue to cook, covered, stirring occasionally over medium-low heat until the pasta reaches an al dente texture and the remaining liquid is mostly absorbed, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- 5
Take the skillet off the heat, remove the cover, and fold in the cheddar cheese until it's melted and evenly distributed.
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Notes & Tips
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