When I was on the road for work, one of my husband's go-to meals was Hamburger Helper. Ger loved it. The kids did too, until they got sick of it. However, Ger is still a big fan. I've cobbled together this homemade, slightly healthier version, for him. It's so easy, and you only need to clean one pot.
To make this Homemade Hamburger Helper just look in your refrigerator and pantry, you will likely have the ingredients on hand.
Step 1: Add olive oil to hot pan. Sear one pound of lean or extra lean ground beef. Drain fat.
for added fiber you can shred a half a cup of zucchini or carrot and add to mixture
Step 2: Add your seasonings. And then add your pasta. I used 250 grams (1/2 pound) Elbow Macaroni. Add beef broth and milk.
Step 3: Cover the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring often. You don't want the pasta sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Step 4: Add shredded cheese. Stir and serve.
One Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Yields: 4 Servings
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound macaroni
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried parsley
2 cups beef broth
1 cup 1% milk
1 tablespoon ketchup
3/4 cup shredded cheese
salt and pepper for taste
Directions:
Step 1: in a large skillet or saucepan, over medium high heat, add olive oil and lean ground beef. Sear beef until browned and drain fat.
Step 2: Add chili powder. garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried parsley. Stir to mix.
Step 3: Add the pasta. Add beef broth, milk and ketchup. Stir.
Step 4: Bring to a gentle boil over medium high heat, then reduce to a simmer, stirring often. About 6-8 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
Step 5: Stir in the shredded cheese until melted. Serve and enjoy!
*Feel free to add more milk if you find the mixture is not creamy enough after adding shredded cheese
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