Cheesy Homemade Hamburger Helper
A comforting and easy meal that combines ground beef, creamy cheese, and pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni Cooked until al dente
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic Add during beef cooking
- ½ medium yellow onion, diced
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Use fresh for best results
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cooking
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the diced onion.
- Add the minced garlic during the last 30 seconds of cooking, then drain excess grease.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, heavy whipping cream, and cheddar cheese.
- Simmer until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy.
- Add the drained pasta back to the skillet and toss until coated.
- Remove from heat and let rest for about 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Customize the cheese, add vegetables, or make it spicy according to your preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.