Cheesy Hamburger Helper

30 mins
Serves 6
https://cookinginthemidwest.com/blog/hamburger-helper/

Directions

  1. 1Brown ground beef and chopped onion in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Brown ground beef and chopped onion in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Brown ground beef and chopped onion in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 4Season with salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, parsley, and cayenne pepper. Drain any extra grease.
  5. 5Season with salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, parsley, and cayenne pepper. Drain any extra grease.
  6. 6Season with salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, parsley, and cayenne pepper. Drain any extra grease.
  7. 7Add minced garlic.
  8. 8Add minced garlic.
  9. 9Add minced garlic.
  10. 10Add beef broth, tomato sauce, uncooked pasta, and milk. Stir well.
  11. 11Add beef broth, tomato sauce, uncooked pasta, and milk. Stir well.
  12. 12Add beef broth, tomato sauce, uncooked pasta, and milk. Stir well.
  13. 13Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  14. 14Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  15. 15Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  16. 16Add cheese once pasta is cooked, stir, and serve. Enjoy!
  17. 17Add cheese once pasta is cooked, stir, and serve. Enjoy!
  18. 18Add cheese once pasta is cooked, stir, and serve. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1.5 cups beef broth
  • 1.5 cups beef broth
  • 1.5 cups beef broth
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 2.5 cups pasta (elbow or spiral pasta)
  • 2.5 cups pasta (elbow or spiral pasta)
  • 2.5 cups pasta (elbow or spiral pasta)
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp parsley flakes
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 TBSP minced garlic
  • 1 TBSP minced garlic
  • 1 TBSP minced garlic
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

skillet

Tips

  • Use an oven-safe skillet to melt the cheese.
  • Freshly shredded cheese creates a creamier consistency.
  • Omit cayenne pepper for a spiceless meal.
  • Any pasta can be used, but spiral pasta is recommended.
  • Measure pasta carefully to avoid too little sauce