Description
Get ready for a comforting family meal with this easy Homemade Hamburger Helper, crafted in just 30 minutes using only one pot. Every bite features savory ground beef and tender pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy cheese and tomato sauce. This dish is the perfect solution for busy weeknights or gatherings, offering a unique blend of flavors that will please both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 oz small pasta shells (or elbow pasta)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Remove it from the pan, leaving about 2 tablespoons of grease.
- Reduce heat to medium, add diced onion, and cook until softened (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic for the last 30 seconds.
- Stir in flour for about 1 minute; gradually add beef broth while stirring until boiling.
- Add tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and pasta. Stir well and simmer covered for 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar until melted; return the ground beef to the pan and heat for another 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg