HOMEMADE HAMBURGER HELPER

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Think of this as the most luxurious Hamburger Helper you've ever had. It's how Mark Rosati, the culinary director of Shake Shack, turns leftover ground beef into a complete weeknight dinner. The entire dish - even the pasta - is made in one pot, and melds the indelible comfort of macaroni and cheese with the complexity of a good Bolognese. This definitely has a kick, so adjust the hot sauce according to taste.

Provided by Priya Krishna

Categories     dinner, noodles, pastas, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable
1 large yellow onion, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
5 strips uncooked smoked bacon, finely chopped
1 pound ground beef
1 cup dry white wine
3 cups chicken stock or water
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 to 1/3 cup hot sauce
2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika
1 bay leaf
8 ounces elbow pasta
5 slices American cheese, ripped into small pieces
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar
1/2 cup finely chopped chives

Steps:

  • Heat a large (12-inch) sauté pan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat, and add oil and onion; season lightly with salt and pepper. (The hot sauce added in Step 6 will add a lot of flavor, so be careful not to overseason here.) Let cook until the onions turn light beige in color and begin to caramelize, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Add garlic, and cook until fragrant and starting to brown ever so slightly, about 2 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and add bacon and ground beef, using the back of a large spoon to break up the meat into smaller pieces. Continue to cook until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the meat starts to sear and develop a crust on the bottom of the pan, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove pan from the heat and carefully drain off most of the fat, leaving a little in the pan to keep the meat moist.
  • Return pan to the medium-high heat and add white wine, allowing it to reduce until the mixture is almost dry, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock, heavy cream, hot sauce, paprika and bay leaf to the pan. Mix until combined and bring to a boil over medium-high.
  • Once the mixture is boiling, add the pasta and cook until al dente, stirring often, about 9 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low and stir in both types of cheese, stirring until completely melted and sauce is thickened.
  • Remove the pan from heat, stir in chives and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

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