Homemade Hamburger Helper
- Women`s Corner
- August 25, 2022
If you’re a parent or child of the '80s, you probably remember the Hamburger Helper puppet that ever-cheerful, inexplicably four-fingered cartoon mascot who was always waving you to dinner with a little help from his handy box of dried pasta and seasonings. But while that flavor is nostalgic, sometimes a homemade meal is what you're craving. If you’re in the mood for beef, this is one dinner that’s guaranteed to reward your cravings.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. ground beef (90/10)
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 c. beef broth
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 3/4 c. heavy cream
- 1 tbsp. paprika
- 1 tbsp. hot sauce
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
- 12 oz. large elbow macaroni
- 8 oz. shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 1/4 lb. yellow American cheese slices, torn into small pieces
- Chopped parsley or green onion, for garnish
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Method: In a large Dutch oven, cook the ground beef, bacon and onion over medium heat, stirring, until the ground beef is cooked through, the bacon is rendered and the onion is softened, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the beef broth, tomato sauce, heavy cream, paprika, hot sauce, salt and pepper to the beef mixture. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium. Add the pasta and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and gradually stir in the cheeses until fully melted and creamy. Garnish with green onion or parsley, if desired.
This recipe is taken from https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/
