Homemade hamburger helper is a lunch and dinner staple in my house. It’s comforting, filling and full of nostalgic flavor. Best part, it’s made in one pot.
You can call this recipe a pantry pull, because you will most likely have all these ingredients on hand. I make this for lunch or dinner when I am unsure of what to make or when I am low on time. This meal is protein-packed and full of that nostalgic hamburger helper flavor! I used to love hamburger helper as a kid, but now I make it homemade like this for my daughter. I love how quick it is to make and how it only leaves me with one dish to clean. My toddler and I devour this every time I make it. I hope you love this recipe as much as we do!
Ingredients
You will need Ground Beef, Yellow Onion, Garlic Cloves or Garlic Powder, Paprika, Salt, Pepper, Tomato Sauce, Beef Broth, Pasta and Fresh Cheddar Cheese.
For Littles
This is a great dish to make for your littles because it’s protein packed and a delicious flavor your little will most likely love. You can serve this to your little 7 months +!
How To
Brown the onion and ground beef. Then add in your garlic, paprika, salt, pepper and stir.
Add in the tomato sauce, beef broth and pasta. Cook until pasta is cooked. Turn off the heat and stir in the cheese.
Serve warm!
One Pot Hamburger Helper
Course: Dinner, Family Meal Ideas, For Toddlers, Lunch, Main Dishes, Recipes10
servings5
minutes25
minutesIngredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 yellow onion chopped
3 garlic cloves minced or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
15 oz can tomato sauce
3 cups beef broth
1 cup shell pasta or pasta of your choice
2 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
Directions
- Warm a large pot over medium heat and then add in the ground beef and onion. Sauté until the beef is cooked. Drain out all the grease.
- Add in the garlic, paprika, salt, pepper and stir until the beef and onions are coated in the spices.
- Add in the tomato sauce, beef broth, pasta and stir. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a medium/low and let cook, stirring every couple minutes. Cook until the pasta is cooked and most of the liquid is reduced (some liquid is still good, you don’t want a dry hamburger helper). This could take anywhere from 10-15 minutes depending on the pasta you use.
- Turn off the heat and add the cheese. Stir until combined.
- Serve warm! You can store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Enjoy!:)
