Homemade Hamburger Helper

5 from 2 votes

A classic comfort dish that your entire family will love is this homemade hamburger helper! Cheesy noodles, meat, and delicious flavor make this recipe a go-to for any family with picky eaters!

Cook Time15

Total Time15

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: homemade hamburger helper, one pot cheeseburger casserole

Servings:

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 lb Ground Beef (lean is best)
1/2 cup Onion, diced
2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Ground Mustard
1 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
1 lb Elbow Macaroni
5 Cups Beef Broth
2 Cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1 Cup Heavy Cream (or half and half)
Parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil and ground beef. Cook the ground beef until no longer pink for about 5-7 minutes.
Add the diced onions, and cook until softened and translucent.
Add the Worcestershire sauce and the tomato paste and stir until well-combined.
Add the garlic powder, chili powder, ground mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Stir in the beef broth and the uncooked macaroni. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium or medium/low.
Cover the pot and heat for 5 minutes. Uncover, stir briefly, replace the cover, and heat for 5 more minutes, or until just al dente.
Once the noodles are cooked, stir in the heavy cream.
Sprinkle in 1½ cups of the shredded cheddar, stirring as you do so.
Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese, replace the lid, and heat for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Top with parsley and serve!

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