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Cheesy Homemade Hamburger Helper in a skillet
TINSUF RECIPES

Cheesy Homemade Hamburger Helper

A creamy, cheesy, one-skillet pasta dish packed with ground beef, elbow macaroni, and bold flavor. Faster, better, and cheesier than the boxed version!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - Ingredients:
  • 1½ pounds ground beef
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Equipment
  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Colander
  • - Measuring tools

Method
 

  1. - Instructions:
  2. Boil macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, brown beef and diced onion over medium-high heat. Add garlic at the end. Drain fat.
  4. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Stir in tomato sauce and cream.
  5. Add cheese and stir until fully melted.
  6. Add pasta to the skillet. Mix well.
  7. Let rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Notes

- Notes:
• Use freshly shredded cheese for best melt.
• Swap ground turkey or add veggies for variation.
• Store up to 4 days in fridge or 2 months in freezer.