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Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe

Stephie Predmore
Homemade hamburger helper is a tasty way to get dinner on the table. Way better than anything that comes out of a box, but just as quick!
4 from 31 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 459 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 1 small Onion chopped
  • 1 cup Carrot sliced
  • 8 ounces Elbow Macaroni uncooked (or other small, shaped pasta)
  • 15 ounces Tomato Sauce 1 can
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon Oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1-1 1/2 cups Boiling Water

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet or medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, onion and carrots. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking up ground beef with a spoon, until beef is browned. Remove from heat and drain fat.
  • Return the beef and vegetables to the pan. Add the uncooked pasta, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and herbs. Stir to combine then add just enough water to cover everything, about 1 to 1 ½ cups. Bring to a simmer then cover and continue to simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the pasta is cooked through. If your water cooks off before the pasta is done, add extra water ¼ cup at a time until pasta is tender.
  • Serve warm. Garnish with fresh herbs or, as I like mine, with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 459kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 29gFat: 11gSodium: 614mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8g
Keyword Carrots, Comfort Food, Copycat, Easy, Easy Dinners, Ground Beef, Pasta, Sauteed, Tomatoes
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