Homemade Hamburger Helper
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 666kcal
Fast, easy, and delicious, Homemade Hamburger Helper is so easy to make from scratch, that you will never buy the boxed stuff again! Plus, you control the number of preservatives and the amount of sodium! This is a meal you can feel good about serving to your family!
Print Recipe
Ingredients
- 450 grams macaroni, cooked according to package instructions, drained, and set aside
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, add the olive oil, onion, and ground beef. Fry the beef until cooked all the way through - about 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the salt, and pepper. Stir well. Remove the ground beef from the skillet and set aside.
- To the skillet, add the milk and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Once the milk is heated through, add the cheese, oregano, seasoning salt, and paprika. Whisk the ingredients together until the cheese is melted.
- Add the cooked and drained pasta, as well at the cooked ground beef, to the cheese and milk sauce. Toss everything together until the ingredients are well combined and the sauce is evenly distributed.
- Remove from heat. Garnish and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 666kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 715mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 714IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 484mg | Iron: 3mg