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    August 17, 2023 ☆ lunch+dinner

    The Best One-pot Dinner Recipe: Hamburger Helper

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    Let's talk about those days when we don't have a lot of time and our hunger is at an all-time high. That's where the kitchen magic of one-pot dinners comes in, and let me tell you, there's a star player in town: Hamburger Helper. Only this version is homemade and even more delicious.

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    Jump to:
    • Hamburger Helper: Where Simplicity Meets Deliciousness
    • Cooking Without the Fuss: Hamburger Helper's One-Pot Magic
    • Why Hamburger Helper Is the Ultimate One-Pot Dinner
    • How To Make This One-pot Dinner Hamburger Helper: A Complete How-To Guide
    • How To Make This One-pot Dinner Hamburger Helper: Step-By-Step Guide
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    • The Best One-pot Dinner Recipe: Hamburger Helper
    a bowl of hamburger helper

    Hamburger Helper: Where Simplicity Meets Deliciousness

    Imagine this: you walk into your kitchen, grab a single pot, toss in a handful of ingredients, and boom, a yummy meal happens. No heaps of dishes, no kitchen chaos. Hamburger Helper is the embodiment of keeping it easy-peasy without sacrificing flavor!

    Cooking Without the Fuss: Hamburger Helper's One-Pot Magic

    Hamburger Helper isn't just simple - it's a flavor bomb waiting to go off in your mouth. Juicy, seasoned beef meets a creamy sauce that's basically a cozy hug for your taste buds.

    mixing cheese into hamburger helper pan

    But it doesn't stop there! Add in a party of spices and herbs—garlic, onion, and paprika—that make each bite a legit adventure. And let's not forget the cheese and heavy cream that swoop in for the creamiest, most comforting touch. Seriously, this dish is a love letter to your palate.

    scooping hamburger helper into black bowls

    Why Hamburger Helper Is the Ultimate One-Pot Dinner

    Let's talk about the big picture. Life's zooming by, and our schedules are wild. Hamburger Helper is like a food fairy godmother, offering an easy, versatile, and quick solution. It's the perfect entry point for new cooks and the time-saving answer for those in the fast lane. Weeknight dinner? Covered. Sunday meal prep? Sorted. This dish adapts to your vibe and keeps deliciousness front and center!

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    How To Make This One-pot Dinner Hamburger Helper: A Complete How-To Guide

    ingredients:
    • Elbow pasta
    • Ground beef
    • Bell peppers
    • Yellow onion
    • Heavy whipping cream
    • Beef broth
    • Tomato sauce
    • Sharp cheddar cheese
    • Corn starch
    • Paprika
    • Garlic powder
    • Salt & pepper

    How To Make This One-pot Dinner Hamburger Helper: Step-By-Step Guide

    paper towel soaking up access fat from ground beef

    Start by cooking the beef in a large pan. Once the meat is fully cooked, drain the fat with a paper towel.

    hand adding in bell peppers to pan

    Next, add the onion and bell peppers.

    seasoning meat & veggies with red paprika

    Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, cornstarch, and paprika. Mix everything together well.

    pouring beef broth into pan

    Add in the beef broth and mix in.

    pouring heavy cream in to pan

    Add in the heavy cream and tomato sauce. Mix well and bring to a boil.

    mixing noodles in to pan

    Once the liquids are at a boil, add the full box of pasta and cover the pan. Cook for 8–10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.

    adding cheese into pasta pan

    Add in the cheese, mix until melted, & serve! Enjoy!

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    If you’ve given my One-pot Dinner Hamburger Helper a try, I would be so grateful if you would give it a star rating and let me know what you think in the comments below!

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    Hamburger helper is insanely simple to make, and is basically the MVP of one-pot dinners. This recipe is so creamy and delicious!

    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 4-5 servings 1x

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 1 lb ground beef
    • 1 (12 oz) box elbow macaroni pasta (uncooked)
    • 2 cups low sodium beef broth
    • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
    • 3 tbsp. tomato sauce
    • ½ yellow onion
    • 1 cup bell peppers
    • 1 ½ tbsp. corn starch
    • 1 tbsp. paprika
    • 2 tsp. garlic powder
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • 2 cups - 1 (8oz) bag of shredded sharp cheddar cheese

    Instructions

    1. Start by cooking the beef in a large pan. Once the meat is fully cooked, drain the fat with a paper towel.
    2. Next, add the onion and bell peppers.
    3. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, cornstarch, and paprika. Mix everything together well.
    4. Add in the beef broth and mix in.
    5. Add in the heavy cream and tomato sauce. Mix well and bring to a boil.
    6. Once the liquids are at a boil, add the full box of pasta and cover the pan. Cook for 8–10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
    7. Add in the cheese, mix until melted, & serve! Enjoy!
    • Author: dinnercult
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: 30 minute recipes

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