One Pot Hamburger Helper
From scratch Homemade Hamburger Helper with ground beef, macaroni, and cheddar in one pot. Budget friendly, kid approved, and ready in 20 minutes.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 dashes hot sauce *optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Cook the onion until almost translucent.
- Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink. *Drain fat if desired
- Add the tomato paste, spices, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
- Add in the macaroni and broth. Stir to keep the pasta from sticking in clumps. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
- Remove from the burner, stir in the cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce if desired. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Cook the pasta just until tender, not mushy, since it keeps cooking in the hot sauce.
- Use beef broth instead of water so the pasta cooks in extra flavor.
- Stir the pasta as it goes in so it doesn't clump together.
- Add a splash of broth or milk when reheating to bring the creaminess back.
- Switch up the cheese and spices to completely change the flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 399mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 230mg | Iron: 2mg
