Homemade Hamburger Helper

I made this for lunch last Saturday and all three of my kids gobbled it up. It was quick and easy and one pot which I LOVE! This is on my keeper list and think it should be on yours too!

What You'll Need...

1 tbsp olive oil

1 yellow onion, diced

5 garlic cloves, minced

1 lb ground beef

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp salt

2 tsp Italian seasoning

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp black pepper

3 cups beef broth

1.5 cups heavy cream

1 lb pasta

1 cup cheddar cheese

Fresh parsley

What You'll Do...

Heat the olive oil in a large pan, then add the onion and cook until soft and fragrant.

Stir in the garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes. 

Add the ground beef, breaking it up as it browns

Mix in the tomato paste along with the salt, Italian seasoning, paprika, and pepper

Pour in the beef broth and heavy cream, then stir well

Add the pasta straight into the pan.  Make sure the noodles are mostly covered in liquid add a splash more broth or cream if needed)

Cover and cook until the pasta is al dente, giving it a good stir every few minutes so nothing sticks.

Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy.

Finish with a sprinkle of parsley and season to taste with extra salt and pepper if needed.

If you make this I'd love to hear what you think!