Best Moms Italian Hamburger Helper Recipes

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ONE PAN HOMEMADE HAMBURGER HELPER



One Pan Homemade Hamburger Helper image

Just 5 minutes of prep for a homemade Hamburger Helper that's healthier and tastier than the store-bought version!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb. ground beef
2 cups water
2 cups beef broth
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
½ cup tomato paste ((from a 6-ounce can))
2 tablespoons minced dried onion
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional toppings: grated cheese; chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain off the fat.
  • Add remaining ingredients to the skillet, as well as about ½ teaspoon of salt and a dash of pepper.
  • Stir to combine; bring to a boil. Once the mixture boils, reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and the sauce thickens.
  • Taste the pasta and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Garnish with cheese and parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 796 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 /4 of the recipe

HOMEMADE CHEESY ITALIAN HAMBURGER HELPER



Homemade Cheesy Italian Hamburger Helper image

Hamburger Helper is a favorite weeknight meal and now you can make your own at home. We loved the choice of seasonings in this recipe. They add a lot of flavor to the dish. What makes this really special, though, is the melted cheddar cheese. Once that's incorporated it's fabulous and very creamy. The perfect recipe when you need...

Provided by Kim Kelemen

Categories     Beef

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 c milk
1 1/2 c beef broth
2 c rotini pasta
1 can(s) tomato sauce, 8 oz
2 c shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Heat a larger skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground beef, paprika, parsley, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • 2. Drain grease when browned.
  • 3. Add beef broth.
  • 4. Add milk.
  • 5. Add tomato sauce.
  • 6. Add noodles.
  • 7. Stir and bring to a boil.
  • 8. Cover and simmer 10-12 minutes. Stir frequently so it doesn't stick.
  • 9. Stir in cheese until melted. Serve.

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