Homemade Hamburger Helper

Name: Homemade Hamburger Helper
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound lean ground beef (I recommend 90/10 or 93/7 so you don't have to drain excess fat); 1 small yellow onion (diced small (white onion may be substituted)); 1 teaspoon paprika (or smoked paprika); 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste); 1 teaspoon garlic powder OR about 2 finely minced garlic cloves; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 8 ounces small-shaped dry uncooked pasta* (See Notes); 2 ½ cups reduced sodium beef broth; ½ cup tomato puree; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (honey mustard may be substituted; I don't care for yellow mustard here); 1 heaping cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (and optionally 1/2 cup more for sprinkling on top); ¼ cup sweet pickle relish OR diced sweet gherkins OR 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional); 2 tablespoons green onions (sliced thin; optional for garnishing)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

🍔🧀😍 You can kiss the store-bought-stuff goodbye because my homemade recipe for classic hamburger pasta is EASY, ready in 30 minutes, and made in ONE skillet! There’s saucy cheesy pasta and juicy ground beef in every bite making this a family FAVORITE comfort food recipe. PERFECT for busy weeknights!

Updated at: Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:09:12 GMT