Homemade Hamburger Helper

Emiliano Wunsch

Updated on May 9, 2024

Ingredients

1 pound 85% lean ground beef
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon ketchup
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 1/2 cups beef broth
1 cup elbow macaroni
6 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add beef and onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is crumbled, browned, and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Spoon off and discard any fat.

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Stir in tomato paste, ketchup, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, paprika, and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

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Add beef broth, and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in macaroni; reduce heat to medium, and gently boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 13 to 15 minutes.

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Remove from heat, and stir in Cheddar, ensuring cheese is fully melted and incorporated, 30 to 45 seconds. Let stand until thickened before serving, about 2 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

549	Calories
32g	Fat
16g	Carbs
46g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 549
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g	42%
Saturated Fat 15g	75%
Cholesterol 143mg	48%
Sodium 1369mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 46g	92%
Vitamin C 3mg	4%
Calcium 353mg	27%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 770mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.