Description
Looking for a quick and comforting meal? This Homemade Hamburger Helper is the perfect go-to dish, ready in just 30 minutes. Featuring tender pasta and savory ground beef enveloped in a creamy, cheesy tomato sauce, it’s a surefire way to delight your family on busy weeknights. Not only is this one-pot wonder easy to prepare, but it also allows for customization—swap ground beef for turkey or toss in your favorite veggies! With its rich flavors and kid-friendly appeal, this recipe will quickly become a staple in your household.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 oz small pasta shells
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat; reserve some grease.
- Sauté diced onions until soft, then add minced garlic for aroma.
- Stir in flour and gradually add broth while stirring until boiling.
- Mix in tomato sauce, seasonings, and pasta; cover and simmer until pasta is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheese until melted; return beef to pan and heat through before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg