Description
Whip up a family favorite with this easy Homemade Hamburger Helper, ready in just 30 minutes! This one-pot meal features tender pasta and savory ground beef smothered in a rich, creamy tomato and cheese sauce that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Whether you’re feeding hungry kids after a long day or looking for a comforting dinner option, this recipe is both quick and versatile. Customize it with your choice of ground meat or add extra veggies to make it your own. Cleanup is a breeze with only one pot required, so you can spend more time enjoying your delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground 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
- 8 oz small pasta shells
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium and add diced onions; cook until soft (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic for the last 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle flour into the pan and stir for about one minute, then gradually add beef broth while bringing to a boil.
- Add tomato sauce, pasta, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Stir well, cover, and let simmer for 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar until melted; return the beef to reheat for an additional few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg