Easy Homemade Hamburger Helper Cheesy Macaroni
The store-bought hamburger helper packages can leave a lot to be desired. This cheesy macaroni recipe is perfect for those who like to make it homemade.
Equipment
- 1 Spatula or Cooking Spoon
- 1 Colander
- 1 Measuring Cups/Spoons
- 1 Large Skillet With Cover
- 1 Meat Masher (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 LB 80/20 Ground Beef
- 8 Oz Small Elbow Macaroni
- 2 Cups Unsalted Beef Broth
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 4 Oz Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 4 Oz Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
- 1 TSP Garlic Powder
- 1 TSP Onion Powder
- 1/2 TSP Iodized Salt
- 1/2 TSP Ground Black Pepper
- 1/2 TSP Ground Mustard
- 1/4 TSP Smoked Paprika
Instructions
- Preheat large skillet on medium heat
- Once skillet is hot, add ground beef and break apart thoroughly. Cook ground beef until browned (approx. 5-10 minutes)***
- Once browned, turn off heat and remove ground beef from heat and drain in colander
- Place skillet back on stovetop burner and add ground beef back to skillet with heat turned off
- Add beef broth, elbow macaroni and seasoning to skillet and stir until well-blended with ground beef.
- Turn on burner to high heat and warm skillet until boiling briskly.
- Once boiling briskly, stir ingredients in skillet to ensure there's no sticking or clumping and reduce heat to low.
- Cover skillet and allow hamburger helper to simmer on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.***
- After 10 minutes, remove cover and add heavy whipping cream + cheeses to skillet, then stir until well-blended with other ingredients
- Place cover back on skillet and continue to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.***
- Stir hamburger helper to ensure no clumping or stick then remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
***Recipe was tested using an electric stove top. Exact cook times may vary if using a gas or induction stove top.
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