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Homemade Hamburger Helper

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A creamy one pan homemade hamburger helper made with ground beef, onion, garlic, beef broth, elbow macaroni, heavy cream, cheddar cheese, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and simple seasonings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • salt, to taste
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease if needed.
  2. Add the garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Cook for about 1 minute.
  3. Pour in the beef broth and add the uncooked elbow macaroni.
  4. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the broth has been absorbed.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream.
  6. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted and creamy.
  7. Let it sit for about 3 to 5 minutes before serving so the sauce can thicken, then serve hot.

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