Description
Homemade Hamburger Helper is a hearty and comforting dish that perfectly blends ground beef with creamy cheese and flavorful spices. This one-pot meal is ideal for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or cozy weekends. In just under an hour, you can prepare a delightful dinner that will please both kids and adults alike. The versatility of this recipe allows you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or adjust the seasoning to suit your taste. With minimal cleanup required, it’s a win-win for any home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices of turkey turkey bacon
- 500g ground beef (5% fat)
- 1 large white onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 250g dried macaroni
- 480ml beef stock
- 480ml whole milk
- 150g grated cheddar cheese
- Fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a large deep pot, cook the turkey turkey bacon over low-medium heat until crisp. Remove from the pot and set aside.
- Increase heat to medium and sauté the diced onion in the remaining fat until golden. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add ground beef to the pot, cooking until browned while breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in tomato paste, hot sauce, mustard, macaroni, beef stock, milk, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens and pasta is al dente.
- Turn heat to low and mix in cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in chopped chives and turkey turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 585
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 100mg