Homemade Hamburger Helper Dish (Print Version)
Comforting ground beef, cheese, and macaroni with savory tomato sauce for a quick, one-pan meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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450 g extra lean ground beef
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1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
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2 heaping tablespoons tomato paste
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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720 ml beef broth
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100 g uncooked elbow macaroni
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200 g freshly grated cheddar cheese
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Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
# Instructions:
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In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté ground beef and chopped onion for 7–10 minutes, breaking the meat apart as it browns. Drain excess fat if necessary.
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Stir in the tomato paste, garlic powder, and chili powder, mixing thoroughly until well combined with the beef mixture.
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Pour in beef broth and raise heat to bring to a boil. Add elbow macaroni once boiling.
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Reduce heat to achieve a rapid simmer. Cook uncovered for 13–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the macaroni is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
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Grate cheddar cheese while the pasta is simmering to ensure it is ready for the final step.
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Remove the pot from heat and fold in the grated cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and black pepper as desired. Allow to rest for two minutes to enhance flavor absorption before serving.
# Notes:
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For optimal texture, use freshly grated cheese instead of pre-shredded varieties, as it melts more smoothly and avoids additives.