Homemade Hamburger Helper
This homemade hamburger helper cheeseburger macaroni recipe is a comforting and delicious twist on the classic boxed version. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, this homemade version is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup medium onion chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 cups beef stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Macaroni
- 8 oz freshly grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Add the beef and onions to a 12-inch. skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until the beef has browned (about 7-10 minutes), breaking the meat up with your spoon as you go along. If there's a lot of excess fat, drain it.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
- Add all of the seasonings. and stir well.
- Add the beef broth, macaroni, and cream.
- Stir well and bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and simmer covered for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cheese, recover, and cook for 3 more minutes
- I let it sit for a couple of minutes before to serving, but you can serve it right away.
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