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    Home » Ground Beef

    Homemade Hamburger Helper

    Published: Oct 6, 2022 · Modified: Dec 13, 2022 by Kim This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A simple one pan supper recipe, this hamburger helper recipe is sure to be a family favorite. So simple and easy!
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    hamburger and noodles in a frying pan.

    I know using a box mix is easy, but what if I tell you about a way you can make made from scratch food that is simple to make? Of course, it tastes great too! Homemade Hamburger Helper is only a handful ingredients and will be enjoyed by all at your dinner table.

    Hamburger helper in a frying pan.
    Noodles, hamburger and spices makes this dinner a cinch to make and delicious to eat!

    This one dish recipe is so simple to make. It only uses one dish. Not a pan for this and a pan for that. The Homemade Hamburger Helper recipe tastes better than the box counterpart. Your family will love it.

    I have another hamburger helper recipe, the hamburger helper beef pasta recipe. That recipe is based in beef broth and doesn't have any tomato products in it. This ground beef supper recipe has both tomato paste and beef broth.

    Ingredients

    To make this recipe, you will need a few basic ingredients.

    • ground beef
    • tomato paste
    • beef broth
    • noodles
    • chili seasoning
    • garlic powder
    • salt/pepper
    • cheddar cheese
    • minced dried onion (optional)

    We like to use the minced dried onion, as my family isn't big on eat onion pieces in food. However, if you want to add onion and use a fresh onion, a yellow onion can be used.

    The tomato paste is important verses tomato sauce as the tomato paste will help thicken the mixture more than the sauce would.

    Do I need to boil the noodles first?

    No, you don't! The noodles can cook in the beef broth after the hamburger has been completely cooked through.

    Cooking the noodles that way will help soak up the beef broth and put that delicious flavor into the noodles.

    Cooking process

    cooked hamburger in a frying pan with tomato paste
    Add the tomato paste to the pan.

    First, cook up the hamburger until no longer pink. Then, you will stir in the tomato paste. Add in the beef broth and bring to a boil.

    cooked tomato paste with hamburger.
    Cook the tomato paste down.

    After the mixture has been boiling, add the noodles. The noodles will need to cook in mixture to soften. You may have to add a little more beef broth to cover the noodles. The size of the pan can effect how much broth you use.

    hamburger helper cooking in a pan.
    Cook the noodles down.

    After about 7-10 minutes, the noodles should be softened. Be sure to stir the homemade hamburger helper every once in a while so the mixture doesn't stick.

    Remove the pan from the heat and stir in cheddar cheese. The cheese will get all melty and delicious!

    homemade hamburger helper in a frying pan.
    Delicious and easy hamburger helper recipe!

    Cheese options

    There are a lot of cheese options for this recipe. I chose to use shredded cheddar cheese. Velveeta is a great option as well. If you want a little spice in your life, you can try a pepper jack cheese.

    Types of pasta

    For this one pan recipe, I used shells for my pasta choice. Elbow macaroni can be used as well as a rotini. Egg noodles would work, but keep a close watch on it as it won't take as long to cook.

    Storage

    To store any leftovers, use an airtight container and put any leftovers in the refrigerator up to 48 hours. To reheat, microwave for 45 seconds in a bowl then stir and continue until it is warm enough. Be sure the hamburger helper is covered with a paper towel so it doesn't spatter.

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    Homemade Hamburger Helper

    Kim Strawn
    A simple one pan supper recipe, this hamburger helper recipe is sure to be a family favorite. So simple and easy!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Supper
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 506 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 frying pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 1.5 lbs ground beef
    • 6 oz tomato paste
    • 3 cups beef broth
    • 10 oz pasta I used shells
    • 2 teaspoon chili powder
    • 2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoon dried onion optional
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Brown ground beef, with salt, pepper and onion and garlic if desired in a large frying pan until no longer pink over medium/high heat.
    • Stir in the tomato paste and turn the heat down to medium.
    • Add in the beef broth and bring to a boil.
    • Once the broth is boiling, stir in the uncooked noodles. You may need to add a little more beef broth to ensure the noodles are mostly covered.
    • Let cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until noodles have softened.
    • Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 29gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 1536mgPotassium: 817mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 632IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword hamburger helper, hamburger recipe, supper recipe
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    1. Vanessa

      December 12, 2022 at 10:29 pm

      The last step is to add cheese but it’s not included as an ingredient. Which cheese tastes best with this?

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      • Kim

        December 13, 2022 at 10:55 am

        Thank you for bringing this to my attention! I had it in the post, but it didn't make it to the card. I fixed it. Cheddar cheese or a Colby Jack works well for this recipe. Enjoy!

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    2. Krystal

      December 12, 2022 at 4:20 pm

      When do you add all the seasonings and onion?

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      • Kim

        December 12, 2022 at 6:54 pm

        You add the seasonings when you fry up the hamburger. I hope that helps! :-)

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