🍔🧀 Homemade Hamburger Helper

Servings: 6

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 8 oz elbow macaroni
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, optional

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Brown the beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion. Cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking up the beef, until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
2. Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Build the sauce: Add beef broth, milk, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
4. Add pasta: Stir in the uncooked macaroni. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
5. Cook: Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
6. Make it cheesy: Turn off the heat. Stir in butter and shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
7. Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra cheese if desired. Serve hot! 🍔🧀❤️

Tip: For an extra-creamy texture, use freshly shredded cheddar cheese and add a splash of milk before serving if needed.