# Homemade Hamburger Helper

A healthier homemade hamburger helper recipe that is nostalgic, hearty, and delicious.

- Total time: 12 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- pot
- countertop burner
- wooden spoon

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/9175405502507875
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/9ac2cc82-3fbf-4c21-bcf6-f64b22557c35
- Extracted: 2025-01-07

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