Homemade Hamburger Helper
Homemade Hamburger Helper is a hearty meal that's ready in only 20 minutes! Great for busy weeknights and perfect for feeding growing kids!
Ingredients
- 1 poundelbow macaroni pasta
- 2 poundslean ground beef
- 2 clovesgarlic (minced)
- 3 cupcheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cupmilk
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- ½ teaspoonpepper
- 1 tablespoonfresh parsley (finely chopped (for garnish))
Directions
- 1
Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large stockpot and cook the elbow macaroni for about 7-8 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta as set it aside.
- 2
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat while the pasta cooks.
- 3
Add the garlic, salt, and pepper to the beef and cook for another 30 seconds to a minute until the garlic is fragrant.
- 4
Drain any grease in the skillet. Then add the milk to the skillet. Bring this to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 5
Reduce the heat and add the cooked macaroni and half of the shredded cheddar cheese a little bit at a time, stirring to combine until you have a cheesy sauce.
- 6
Top the mixture with the remaining cheese and cover with a lid Allow the hamburger helper to simmer for another minute or two until the cheese on top has melted and begun to bubble.
- 7
Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.