Homemade Hamburger Helper

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb of ground beef
• 1/2 of a Sweet Onion (or 2 tsp onion powder)
• 2 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
• 2 cups of Beef Broth
• 1 1/2 cup of milk
• 1 TBSP of Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp of Paprika
• 1 tbsp of Taco Seasoning (or chili powder)
• 2 TBSP of Ketchup
• 1 TBSP Salt/ 1/2 TBSP Pepper to start
• 1 1/2 cup of sharp cheddar cheese + more to top
• Parsley (optional for color!)
• Box of elbow macaroni

👩‍🍳 Directions

1. 1

   Sauté the Onion: Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add EVOO. Once hot, add chopped onion and sauté until soft. Skipping fresh onion? Add onion powder when you add the ground beef.

2. 2

   Cook the Beef: Add ground beef to the pan and break it up as it cooks, mixing with the onion.

3. 3

   Season the Meat: Stir in garlic powder, paprika, and taco seasoning. Cook until the beef is browned.

4. 4

   Add Pasta: Pour in box of pasta, stirring to incorporate.

5. 5

   Add Liquids & Simmer: Pour in beef broth, milk and ketchup. Add 1 tbsp salt and ½ tbsp pepper to start. Stir well. When it starts to bubble, turn the heat down to med/low, cover, and let simmer. Stir every 2 minutes, re-covering each time, until the pasta is soft (about 6-8 minutes).

6. 6

   Melt the Cheese & Taste Test: When pasta is soft, Stir in cheddar cheese until fully melted. Taste and adjust salt/pepper as needed.

7. 7

   Serve & Enjoy: Scoop to serve, then top with extra cheese and parsley if desired. Serve immediately!