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Homemade Hamburger Helper

Creamy Homemade Hamburger Helper with ground beef, pasta, and cheese.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword ground beef dinner, Homemade Hamburger Helper, skillet dinner, stove top dinner
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 397 kcal
Author Stephanie Jackson

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 medium sweet onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.

  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, drain excess fat. Set aside.

  3. Add diced onion to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent.

  4. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning.

  5. Whisk in flour until lightly browned. (About 1 minute)

  6. Whisk in beef stock and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 6 minutes.

  7. Stir in pasta, beef, and heavy cream.

  8. Stir in cheese until melted.

  9. Sprinkle the top with chopped parsley.

  10. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Hamburger Helper
Amount Per Serving (8 g)
Calories 397 Calories from Fat 238
% Daily Value*
Fat 26.4g41%
Saturated Fat 13.7g86%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 97.3mg32%
Sodium 660.1mg29%
Potassium 415mg12%
Carbohydrates 15.1g5%
Fiber 1.6g7%
Sugar 4.9g5%
Protein 22.6g45%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.