Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe (Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe)
If you're a fan of the classic cheeseburger pasta dish known as Hamburger Helper, then you'll love this easy Homemade Hamburger Helper recipe. This one-pot meal is a delicious and easy-to-make alternative to the boxed version, using fresh ingredients and no preservatives
Servings 6
Calories 624kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 16 ounce jarred tomato sauce
- 2 medium onions diced
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1/3 cup dill pickles relish
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- olive oil
- 3 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Dice the onion into small pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat add the onions and a little bit of olive oil, cook until they are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground beef and garlic to onions and mix well. Cook till meat is browned, about 4-5 minutes.
- Next, add relish, salt, pepper, ground mustard, and Worcestershire sauce and stir to combine well, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Then add the tomato sauce, beef broth, and uncooked pasta, mix well, and bring to a simmer. Simmer on medium for about 15 minutes or until the pasta is soft or al dente (according to your preference).
- Add shredded cheese, mix, and let bubble for another 4-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
Nutrition
Calories: 624kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 2419mg | Potassium: 802mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 731IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 323mg | Iron: 4mg