One Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper

Just as delicious as the classic, this one-pot homemade hamburger helper is not just a nostalgic recipe but a go-to dinner recipe for a busy night! It's simple, flavorful, and whipped up in one pot. Made with simple ingredients elbow macaroni pasta, ground beef, cheese, and passata sauce, you'll have this lightened-up version ready in around 30 minutes.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 35

Servings: to 6 servings

Equipment

Round Dutch Oven, 5.5 qt

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped or minced
1 pound ground beef
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2¾ cups beef broth, low sodium
1 cup milk
1 cup passata sauce
2 cups elbow macaroni pasta
1 to 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar

Instructions

Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottom pot over medium heat. Add the onions and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they've softened. Add the minced garlic and saute for another minute.
Add the ground beef and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, making sure to break the beef apart with a wooden spoon as you cook.
Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried oregano to the beef and cook for another minute.
Add the beef broth, milk, pasta, and passata sauce to the pot.
Stir and cook, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover and cook for another 10 to 12 minutes, stirring throughout.
Remove from heat and add the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until melted and well combined into the homemade hamburger helper. Garnish with some parsley if desired.

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Course: One Pot

Cuisine: American