Homemade Hamburger Helper

12 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a pot, brown 1 pound of ground beef with 1 diced onion and 4 minced garlic cloves.
  2. 2In a pot, brown 1 pound of ground beef with 1 diced onion and 4 minced garlic cloves.
  3. 3In a pot, brown 1 pound of ground beef with 1 diced onion and 4 minced garlic cloves.
  4. 4Once browned, drain the excess fat and add 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir until well combined.
  5. 5Once browned, drain the excess fat and add 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir until well combined.
  6. 6Once browned, drain the excess fat and add 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir until well combined.
  7. 7Add 3 cups of chicken broth, 1 cup of whole milk, and 1 can of tomato sauce. Stir gently.
  8. 8Add 3 cups of chicken broth, 1 cup of whole milk, and 1 can of tomato sauce. Stir gently.
  9. 9Add 3 cups of chicken broth, 1 cup of whole milk, and 1 can of tomato sauce. Stir gently.
  10. 10Add 16 oz of Cavatappi pasta and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  11. 11Add 16 oz of Cavatappi pasta and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  12. 12Add 16 oz of Cavatappi pasta and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  13. 13Continue to stir and cook until most of the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is soft. Turn off the heat.
  14. 14Continue to stir and cook until most of the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is soft. Turn off the heat.
  15. 15Continue to stir and cook until most of the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is soft. Turn off the heat.
  16. 16Add 1 cup of freshly shredded cheddar cheese and stir to thicken the sauce.
  17. 17Add 1 cup of freshly shredded cheddar cheese and stir to thicken the sauce.
  18. 18Add 1 cup of freshly shredded cheddar cheese and stir to thicken the sauce.
  19. 19Serve in a bowl and sprinkle with parsley and red pepper flakes, if desired.
  20. 20Serve in a bowl and sprinkle with parsley and red pepper flakes, if desired.
  21. 21Serve in a bowl and sprinkle with parsley and red pepper flakes, if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 diced onion
  • 1 diced onion
  • 1 diced onion
  • 4 minced garlic cloves
  • 4 minced garlic cloves
  • 4 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 16 oz Cavatappi pasta
  • 16 oz Cavatappi pasta
  • 16 oz Cavatappi pasta
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 parsley
  • 1 parsley
  • 1 parsley
  • 1 red pepper flakes
  • 1 red pepper flakes
  • 1 red pepper flakes

Equipment

potcountertop burnerwooden spoon