# Cheesy Hamburger Helper

This cheesy homemade hamburger helper recipe is an easy weeknight dinner recipe!

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## 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

## Source

- Original video: https://cookinginthemidwest.com/blog/hamburger-helper/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a500aaf9-bb5b-49ba-b112-c7ddea76b62a
- Extracted: 2025-04-07

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