Homemade Hamburger Helper

12m
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. 2Once 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.
  3. 3Add 3 cups of chicken broth, 1 cup of whole milk, and 1 can of tomato sauce. Stir gently.
  4. 4Add 16 oz of Cavatappi pasta and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5Continue to stir and cook until most of the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is soft. Turn off the heat.
  6. 6Add 1 cup of freshly shredded cheddar cheese and stir to thicken the sauce.
  7. 7Serve in a bowl and sprinkle with parsley and red pepper flakes, if desired.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

potcountertop burnerwooden spoon