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Homemade Hamburger Helper

A creamy, cheesy delight that combines tender pasta and savory ground beef in a rich tomato sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth or chicken broth
  • 1 can tomato sauce 8 oz
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 oz small pasta shells or small elbow pasta
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large sauté pan with a lid, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Remove the beef from the pan but reserve about two tablespoons of grease.
  2. Lower the heat to medium and add the diced onion to the pan. Cook until soft, about five minutes. Add minced garlic during the last thirty seconds.
  3. Sprinkle in the flour and stir well for about one minute. Gradually add in the beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps, then bring to a boil.
  4. Pour in the tomato sauce along with Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and pasta. Stir everything together and bring to a simmer with the lid on.
  5. After about twelve to fifteen minutes, stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese. Reintroduce the cooked ground beef and let everything heat through for an additional two to three minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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