Homemade Hamburger Helper

5 from 6 votes

This hearty Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe is so delicious and comes together in under 30 minutes! Exploding with amazing flavor, this easy dinner is perfect for kids and adults alike! So much better than a box mix!

Course Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword hamburger helper recipe, homemade hamburger helper

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Servings

Calories 711kcal

Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
½ teaspoon seasoning salt use your favorite brand
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
5 cups low sodium beef broth
½ cup heavy cream
8 ounces tomato sauce 1 small can
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons beef bouillon powder or 1 beef bouillon cube or 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Beef Base
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
16 ounces elbow macaroni
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated, divided (about 12 ounces)

Garnish

fresh parsley optional

Instructions

Place the lean ground beef, seasoning salt, and black pepper in a large dutch oven or deep skillet over medium high heat. Cook, breaking up the meat as you go, until no pink remains. Drain the excess fat.
1 pound lean ground beef, ½ teaspoon seasoning salt, ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Stir in low sodium beef broth, cream, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, beef bouillon powder (cube or beef base), dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika. Bring to a boil.
5 cups low sodium beef broth, ½ cup heavy cream, 8 ounces tomato sauce, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons beef bouillon powder, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Add the macaroni and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.
1 teaspoon onion powder
Sprinkle in two cups of the shredded cheese and stir until melted and combined.
½ teaspoon paprika
Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Storing leftovers. If you have leftovers, allow them to cool to room temperature before storing in an airtight container. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

To reheat. Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave or on the stove top until heated through. If it is too thick, stir in some broth, cream, or milk.

To freeze. Let cool and place in an airtight freezer safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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