Homemade Hamburger Helper

Bring back the comfort of your childhood with this Homemade Hamburger Helper! A cheesy, creamy one-pot dinner made with ground beef, pasta, and real ingredients. Ready in just 30 minutes. So much better than boxed, family-friendly, and budget-friendly too!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Homemade Hamburger Helper

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 602kcal

Author Michelle

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion diced
2 garlic cloves minced
2 cups beef broth
1 cup milk
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
½ cup sour cream
2 cups freshly shredded cheddar
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large pot or skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with onion and garlic until cooked through and no longer pink. Drain fat, and return to heat.
Add beef broth, milk, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
Raise heat to medium-high, and bring mixture to a boil
Add macaroni. Stir. Reduce heat to medium-low to a simmer. Simmer covered for about 20 minutes, until noodles are tender and cooked through and sauce has reduced.
Stir in sour cream and cheddar until combined and cheese is melted and incorporated.

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Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a pot on the stovetop with a splash of milk.
Freezer Directions: Prepare according to recipe instructions. Allow to cool to room temperature. Transfer to a freezer bag or dish, and freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Bake at 350°F for about 20-30 minutes to reheat. Add more broth, sour cream, or milk if noodles dry out. Alternately, reheat gently on the stoveop.

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