Homemade Hamburger Helper

Name: Homemade Hamburger Helper
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef (90/10); 4 slices bacon, chopped; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 3 c. beef broth; 1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce; 3/4 c. heavy cream; 1 tbsp. paprika; 1 tsp. hot sauce, plus more to taste; 2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. ground black pepper; 12 oz. large elbow macaroni; 8 oz. shredded mild cheddar cheese; 1/4 lb. yellow American cheese slices, torn into small pieces; Chopped green onion or parsley, to serve

Instructions

Prep:10min

This homemade Hamburger Helper is nostalgic comfort food. Made with ground beef, spices, and pasta, it's a one-pot dinner recipe that's ready in minutes!

Updated at: Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:04:46 GMT