Homemade Hamburger Helper

Name: Homemade Hamburger Helper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 3 cups beef broth; 1 cup tomato sauce; 8 ounces elbow macaroni; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 and 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:25min

After busy weeknights, we deserve a comforting, hearty, and cheesy dish on the table, and that's precisely what the Homemade Hamburger Helper achieves! Made with macaroni pasta, ground beef, and cheese, this one-pot dish is a cozy, classic favorite that's even better than the boxed version!

Updated at: Sat, 13 Sep 2025 02:59:01 GMT