# Homemade Hamburger Helper

This is a one-pot, creamy homemade hamburger helper that is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

- Total time: 15 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- oil
- diced yellow onion
- garlic
- 1 pound ground beef
- salt
- pepper
- Italian seasoning
- smoked paprika
- red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 pound pasta
- 0.5 of an 8-ounce block sharp cheddar cheese

## Instructions

1. Heat a large pan to medium heat and add some oil.
2. Add diced yellow onion to the pan and let it start getting tender.
3. Add garlic and cook for about a minute.
4. Add one pound of ground beef to the pan.
5. Season the meat with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
6. Finish browning the meat.
7. Squeeze a couple of tablespoons of tomato paste into the center of the pan and let it warm up for a moment.
8. Mix the tomato paste into the meat.
9. Pour in about three cups of beef broth and one cup of heavy whipping cream.
10. Add one pound of pasta.
11. Bring the mixture to a boil.
12. Reduce the heat to a low boil and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the noodles are soft, stirring every five minutes.
13. While the pasta is cooking, grate some sharp cheddar cheese.
14. Once the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, add about a half to three-fourths of an eight-ounce block of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
15. Stir until the cheese is melted.
16. Taste test the dish to ensure it doesn't need any additional seasonings.

## Equipment

- large pan

## Tips

- Stir the pasta every five minutes or so to ensure even cooking.
- Taste test the dish before serving to adjust seasonings.

## Source

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- Extracted: 2025-12-17

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