Homemade Cheeseburger Helper
Homemade hamburger helper is so easy to fix and better than anything you can buy in the store. Skip those box mixes and make this hamburger helper recipe.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 Onion Diced
- 1 Tablespoon Paprika
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 cups Water
- 1 1/2 Cup Milk
- 2 Cups Macaroni Noodles
- 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese grated
- 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese grated (pepper jack is a good substitution if you like spicy!)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet (we used cast iron) over medium heat. Drain any remaining fat from the pan.
- Season the beef with the paprika, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir to combine thoroughly.
- Stir in the water, milk and pasta and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 9-12 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
- Stir in the cheeses over the cooked pasta and heat until the cheese is completely melted.
- Let stand for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 573kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 823mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1177IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 461mg | Iron: 3mg
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