Homemade Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni
Homemade Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni has tons of delicious flavor minus all of the junk found in the boxed version! This one pot wonder is about to save your busy weeknight!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 648kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups onion diced
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 3 cups beef broth
- 8 ounce tomato sauce
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 3/4 cup heavy cream or half and half
- parsley fresh, chopped - for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet with deep sides, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown onions and ground beef, breaking apart as it cooks. Drain off any excess fat, if desired.
- After onions are tender and ground beef is completely cooked, add in macaroni, beef broth, tomato sauce and milk.
- Add in spices, Worcestershire sauce, salt and black pepper. Stir well and cover. Bring to boil and then reduce heat to simmer, stirring every 5 minutes or so to help prevent sticking and scorching.
- After 12 minutes*, your noodles should be completely cooked through and sauce mostly absorbed.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Top with parsley (optional) and serve hot.
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Notes
*Your cook time will vary based on the pasta you're using. Check the packaging for estimated cook times.
Nutrition
Calories: 648kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1256mg | Potassium: 811mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 909IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 4mg
