Homemade Hamburger Helper
This Homemade Hamburger Helper is a homemade version of everyone's favorite boxed dinner! Macaroni is cooked directly in a creamy cheese sauce with flavorful ground beef for quick and easy one-pot meal!
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 649kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 green pepper diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste (I did 2 teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 3 cups beef broth
- 3 cups milk I used skim
- 1 (16 oz) box uncooked macaroni
- 1 (8 oz) container sour cream room temperature
- 1 (8 oz) block sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat a large stockpot over medium heat.
- Once hot, add in beef, onion, green pepper, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook, breaking up the meat as you go, until the beef is no longer pink.
- Drain grease.
- Replace the pot back onto the heat, then stir in ketchup, dijon, broth, milk, and macaroni.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring regularly.
- Once simmering, simmer for about 7 minutes or until macaroni noodles are al dente. Stir constantly. You’ll likely need to adjust your heat lower to keep it at a low simmer.
- Turn off the heat and stir in sour cream and cheese.
- Let sit to thicken for 5-10 minutes.
- Taste and re-season, if necessary.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1person | Calories: 649kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 1052mg | Potassium: 843mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 865IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 386mg | Iron: 4mg