Homemade Hamburger Helper
40 min·American
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Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef 80/20
- 2 cups beef broth or chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces medium pasta such as shells or large elbows
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
5 steps
- 1
In a 12-inch skillet, cook the ground beef over medium high heat until no pink remains while breaking up with a spoon. Drain any fat.
- 2
Add 1 ¾ cups beef broth, milk, tomato sauce, onion powder, chili powder, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- 3
Add the pasta and cover. Reduce the heat to medium low and let simmer covered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
10 min - 4
Uncover and cook for an additional 2 to 4 minutes or until the pasta is tender, adding more liquid as needed.
2 min - 5
Remove from the heat and rest uncovered for 5 minutes. Add the cheese and stir until melted. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
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Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)
Calories
532cal
Protein
43.0g
Carbs
50.0g
Fat
17.0g
Fiber
3.0g
Sugar
7.0g
Sodium
1096mg
Saturated Fat
9.0g
