One Pot Hamburger Helper

Name: One Pot Hamburger Helper
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: • 1 small onion, finely chopped (~70 g); • 1 pound (450g) lean ground beef; • 1 zucchini (~200 g), grated - optional; 2 teaspoons (2-4 g) paprika*; 2 teaspoons (0.5-1 g) dried parsley*; 2 teaspoons (3-6 g) garlic powder*; • Pepper, to taste; • Salt, to taste (only for 12 months +); • 1 cup (240 ml) milk; • 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth; • 1 cup (240 ml) tomato sauce; • 2 cups (260g) elbow macaroni, dry; • 2 cups (200 g) shredded cheddar cheese (or lower sodium cheese such as mozzarella for under 12 months)

7 steps

Updated at: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:05:03 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories710.3 kcal (36%)

Total Fat31.4 g (45%)

Carbs59.4 g (23%)

Sugars8.4 g (9%)

Protein46.3 g (93%)

Sodium1075.7 mg (54%)

Fiber3.6 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

70gonion

small, finely chopped

1 poundlean ground beef

200gzucchini

grated, optional

2gpaprika

0.5gdried parsley

to taste, only for 12 months +

1 cupmilk

480mlchicken broth

1 cuptomato sauce

260gelbow macaroni

dry

200gshredded cheddar cheese

or lower sodium cheese such as mozzarella for under 12 months

Instructions

Step 1

In a large heavy bottom pan that has a lid, sauté the chopped onion.

Step 2

On medium heat, Add in the ground beef + zucchini and brown until there are no more pink parts remaining and the zucchini has cooked down. Drain excess fat if necessary

Step 3

Add grated zucchini, paprika, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper. If you prefer stronger seasonings this is where you can adjust to taste.

Step 4

Stir in the milk, broth, tomato sauce and macaroni

Step 5

Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 12-15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 6

6. Adjust the seasoning to your preference.

Step 7

7. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.