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Homemade Hamburger Helper

A homemade twist on an old classic made with fresh ingredients and sure to please the whole family!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Easy Dinner, Hamburger Helper, Homemade Hamburger Helper, One-Pot Meal
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Ground Beef
  • 1 Yellow Onion, Diced
  • 4-5 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 6 Cups Beef Broth
  • 1 lb Elbow Macaroni, or any other short type of pasta you like
  • 1 Cup Milk
  • 8 oz Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 8 oz Grated Pepper Jack Cheese
  • 1 tbs each Garlic Powder, Onion Powder and Black Pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a large pot, brown ground beef with the onion and garlic over medium heat. Once the meat is fully cooked, drain the grease if desired.
  • Season with above mentioned spices, aside from the salt.
  • Mix in the beef broth and macaroni. Bring to a gentle boil.
  • Put the lid on, reduce to a simmer and cover, stirring occasionally for 8-10 minutes until the pasta is cooked.
  • Once it is cooked, stir in the milk and cheeses and stir until the cheese is completely melted.
  • Salt to taste.