# Crock Pot Hamburger Helper

A creamy and hearty hamburger helper dish made in a crock pot, featuring ground beef, pasta, and a blend of cheeses.

- Total time: 215 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 lb lean ground beef (97/3%)
- 2 cups beef bone broth
- 1 cup milk (Fairlife works great)
- 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 block reduced-fat cream cheese
- 2 cups reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 10 oz cellentani pasta
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- chopped fresh parsley (or green onions/chives)

## Instructions

1. Add ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, and season with 1 tbsp paprika, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper.
2. Drain excess fat from the cooked ground beef.
3. Add cooked beef to the crock pot along with beef broth.
4. Cook on LOW for 2–3 hours.
5. Stir in cream cheese, milk, and Greek yogurt until fully melted and smooth.
6. Add dry pasta, stir well, and cook 30–40 minutes, stirring once, until pasta is al dente.
7. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until creamy and fully combined.
8. Let sit 5–10 minutes to thicken.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

## Equipment

- skillet
- crock pot

## Tips

- Adjust salt to taste.
- Fairlife milk works great.
- Stir pasta once while cooking to ensure it's al dente.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Crve7FsCq/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/afb1e298-aee1-4b4d-9f31-ffe4bf1e0a80
- Extracted: 2025-12-19

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