Homemade Hamburger Helper

Name: Homemade Hamburger Helper
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 Tablespoon cornstarch; 1 Tablespoon paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups hot water ((or beef broth or chicken broth)); 1 1/2 cups milk; 2 cups dry cavatappi pasta or macaroni noodles ((about 8 ounces or 1/2 of a 1 pound box)); 2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

One of our go-to dinner recipes when we are in the throes of busy school schedules and extracurricular activities and I haven't planned ahead is this Homemade Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet made with browned ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, and cavatappi or macaroni noodles. It's may not be fancy, but it's always easy, satisfying, and a hit with my family!

Updated at: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:21:13 GMT