Homemade Hamburger Helper
Learning how to make Homemade Hamburger Helper is easy and simple. This recipe comes together quickly for a meal the whole family will enjoy.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion chopped finely
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 1 ½ cups hot water
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and onion and cook until beef is cooked through with no pink, drain if necessary and return the beef mixture to the skillet.
- Add the dried parsley, garlic powder, pasta, milk, and water to the beef mixture. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce heat to simmer.
- Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring frequently.
- Turn off the heat and add the cheese, stirring to combine until the cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
- You can easily halve or double this recipe if you’re feeding a lot of people (or just in the mood for a hamburger helper feast)! Happy cooking!
Nutrition
Calories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 339mg | Potassium: 571mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 543IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 411mg | Iron: 3mg
