Description
Indulge your family with this Homemade Hamburger Helper, a delightful one-pot meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Featuring tender pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy cheese and tomato sauce, this recipe is a comforting favorite for busy weeknights and cozy weekends alike. With its savory ground beef, customizable ingredients, and minimal cleanup, it’s the perfect dish to satisfy everyone at the dinner table. Enjoy each bite of this cheesy goodness while exploring endless variations to suit your family’s taste!
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 or chicken broth
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 oz small pasta shells (or small elbow pasta)
- ½ cup heavy cream (or half and half)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Set aside and reserve some grease.
- Lower the heat to medium, add diced onion, and cook until soft. Add minced garlic just before removing from heat.
- Stir in flour for about a minute, then gradually add broth and bring to a boil.
- Mix in tomato sauce, spices, and pasta; cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in cream and cheese until melted; mix in the cooked beef and heat through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg