Homemade Hamburger Helper
This homemade Hamburger Helper is a creamy, cheesy one-pan meal made with seasoned ground beef, tender macaroni, and cheddar cheese. It’s a quick and comforting dinner that uses simple ingredients and comes together in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 white onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeno minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
- 2 cups cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the 1 lb ground beef with the 1 white onion and 1 jalapeno until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess grease.1 lb ground beef, 1 white onion, 1 jalapeno
- Stir in the 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly until the tomato paste has deepened in color.2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 2 cloves garlic
- Pour in the 3 cups beef broth, then stir in the 2 cups elbow macaroni.3 cups beef broth, 2 cups elbow macaroni
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the pasta is tender.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the 2 cups cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Let it sit for 2–3 minutes to thicken.2 cups cheddar cheese