Easy Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe

Easy Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe

from whatgreatgrandmaate.com
30 min

This 30-minute homemade hamburger helper features the same cheesy sauce, ground beef, and pasta you know and love but has a hidden veggie option that packs in extra nutrients. This one-pot meal is full of flavor, kid-friendly, and parent-approved!

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • OPTIONAL: 1 carrot (grated)
  • OPTIONAL: 1 zucchini (grated)
  • 3 cups bone broth (or beef broth)
  • 8 oz short pasta (I used gluten free)
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (freshly grated)

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat.

  2. 2

    Add onion, ground beef, salt, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and ground black pepper. Cook stirring breaking up the meat, until mostly browned - about 7-9 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add tomato paste, carrot, and zucchini, and stir for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Add the broth, then bring a boil. Add the pasta and reduce the heat to gentle boil, then cook uncovered for about 9-10 minutes until the pasta is soft. Stir occasionally. If the liquid evaporates too quickly, you can add a bit more broth or water.

  5. 5

    Lower the heat and stir in cheese. Cook a few more minutes until creamy.

  6. 6

    Taste to add more salt or pepper, if needed. Enjoy warm.