hamburger helper recipe

Who needs the box when you can have this homemade Instant Pot Hamburger Helper on your table in less than 25 minutes! Easy, delicious comfort food made entirely in one pot.

Instant Pot Hamburger Helper

olive oil

onion

ground beef (extra lean)

garlic (minced)

oregano

tbsp chili powder

salt (or

½ tsp pepper (or

Worcestershire sauce

beef broth

milk

lb elbow macaroni

cheddar cheese (shredded)

parsley (chopped)

Prep Instant Pot:

Prep Instant Pot: Turn your Instant Pot to the saute setting. (See your manufacturer’s guide for detailed instructions on how to use your instant pot.)

Cook Beef:

Cook Beef: Add the olive oil to the instant pot and heat. Add the ground beef, onion and garlic and break up the beef with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 3 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.

Add Ingredients: 

Add Ingredients: Add the oregano, chili powder, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, broth, milk and elbow macaroni. Stir well, scraping the bottom to remove any stuck bits. Close the lid. Cook on high pressure (Manual setting) for 5 minutes.

Finish and Serve:

Finish and Serve: Once the Instant Pot cycle is complete, quick release the pressure and stir well. Stir in the cheese and garnish with parsley. Serve.

Make the cheesy pasta dish of your cravings with this easy Homemade Hamburger Helper recipe! Pasta and ground beef are sautéed and covered in a creamy tomato &amp; cheese sauce.

Homemade Hamburger Helper

beef

yellow onion, chopped

garlic clove,

all purpose flour

tomato sauce

Italian seasoning

salt

smoked paprika

garlic powder

pasta shells (can also use elbow pasta)

heavy cream

cheddar cheese

salt and pepper,

In a large sauté pan with a lid,...

In a large sauté pan with a lid, brown the ground beef over medium high heat. Remove cooked ground beef from pan and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of grease in the pan.

Cook the onion until soft, about 5 minutes....

Cook the onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic for the last 30 seconds.

Add the flour and stir to cook for...

Add the flour and stir to cook for about 1 minute, slowly stir in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Pour in the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, seasoned...

Pour in the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder and pasta, stirring to combine. Cover with lid and sauté for 12 to 15 minutes or until pasta is cooked, stirring occasionally.

Add in the cream and cheese and stir...

Add in the cream and cheese and stir until all the cheese melted. Add back in ground beef, cook for 2 to 3 minutes more to re-heat ground beef and serve immediately!

This One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta is a better-for-you Hamburger Helper the whole family will love!

One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta (Homemade Hamburger Helper)

onion powder

paprika

chilli powder

mustard powder

salt and pepper

broth

Campanelle pasta (or similar shape)

Brown

Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground beef. Add onion powder, paprika, chilli powder, mustard powder, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Boil

Stir in the broth, pasta, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 12-14 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Stir

Once pasta is cooked stir in the cheddar cheese, and heavy cream.

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If you grew up eating hamburger helper, then you will love this homemade version. It's easy and delicious!

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