Description
Enjoy a quick and delicious Homemade Hamburger Helper made with ground beef or turkey, fresh ingredients, and cheesy pasta. It’s a comforting meal that’s ready in just one pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 or chicken broth
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 oz small pasta shells or small elbow pasta
- ½ cup heavy cream or half and half
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually pour in the beef or chicken broth, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Add the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and pasta. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15-20 minutes until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or spices. This dish is perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1⅙ cups
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 790 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Homemade Hamburger Helper, easy meal, pasta dish, comfort food