on Sep 20, 2024, Updated Sep 27, 2024
Why You’ll Love Hamburger Helper
My Hamburger Helper recipe has all the comforting textures and flavors of pasta, ground beef, and 🧀 cheese but with a little upgrade. Let’s face it: my ancestors would haunt me if I didn’t throw in some earthy paprika, sweet 🍅 tomato paste, and flavorful beef broth to make it taste like it’s been slow-cooking for hours. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal and freezes beautifully, so you can make a big batch and have some for another night. This is cold-weather cooking at its best: hearty, warm, and satisfying for the whole family.
How to Prepare
🔥 To a big pot on medium-high heat, add the oil and let it get hot. 🥩 Once it shimmers, add in the ground meat, breaking it apart and cooking until the water evaporates. Once the water evaporates, the meat will start to brown. 🧅 Once browned, add in the onions and stir. 🧄 Next, add in the minced garlic and stir. 🍅 Now, add the seasonings tomato paste, and stir again. 💧 Add in the water, broth, and any small pasta shape of choice. 🌡️ Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir every few minutes so the pasta doesn’t stick. 🧀 Once the pasta is cooked, add in grated cheddar of choice and enjoy!
Variations and Substitutions for Hamburger Helper
Best Served With
Serve this Hamburger Helper recipe with some buttery garlic bread. Serve this hearty dish alongside a fresh 🥗 Simple Green Salad or my Lemon Parmesan Salad. Serve this with any simple veggie: steamed 🥦 broccoli or beans, roasted carrots, or sauteed mushrooms.
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