Description
A creamy, cheesy, and comforting pasta dish made with ground beef, macaroni, and a rich cheese sauce—just like homemade Hamburger Helper!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pot, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in beef broth, tomato sauce, paprika, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add uncooked macaroni, stir well, and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in milk and shredded cheddar cheese until creamy.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, top with pickles, ketchup, or mustard for a true cheeseburger experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheeseburger macaroni, hamburger helper, cheesy pasta, easy dinner