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Hamburger Helper Recipe

Better than the box, Homemade Hamburger Helper is a perfect one-pot meal that comes together in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 cup macaroni
  • 32 oz chicken broth or water
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain grease and return meat to the pan.
  • Reduce heat to low and add the ketchup, seasonings, macaroni, and broth to the pan and stir well to combine.
  • Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes until macaroni is cooked through.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the sour cream.
  • Return the pan to the warm burner and stir in the shredded cheese until well combined. Add any more broth or water if needed to make it more creamy.

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Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 949mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 241mg | Iron: 2mg