Homemade Hamburger Helper

Name: Homemade Hamburger Helper
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 Tablespoon ketchup; 1-2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (, plus more to taste); 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (, such as Lawry’s); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; kosher salt (, to taste ); ground black pepper (, to taste ); 1 1/2 cups dry elbow noodles; 3 1/2 cups beef broth; 3-5 Tablespoons heavy cream (, at room temperature ); 1 1/2-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Easy homemade hamburger helper is made with ground beef and macaroni simmered in a creamy cheddar sauce. Ready in 30 minutes and better than the boxed stuff!

Updated at: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:29:19 GMT