Hamburger Helper (Cheeseburger Macaroni)
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt or more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper or more to taste
- 12 ounces elbow noodles uncooked
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth low-sodium
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded off the block
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or pan with a lid over medium heat. Add the ground beef, and cook until no longer pink. Drain the excess grease, and return the beef to the pan.1 pound ground beef
- Add the tomato paste, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, elbow noodles, and broth. Stir to combine.1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 12 ounces elbow noodles, 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- Cover the pan and cook for 7-10 minutes or until the noodles are al dente. Remove the lid, and add the milk, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir to combine, and continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.½ cup milk, ½ cup sour cream, 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- Serve warm! See post for tips and storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 ½ cups of hamburger helper. Actual calories will vary.
*Doubling or tripling this recipe has not been tested. Therefore, we can not guarantee the outcome of adjusting the ingredients.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Hamburger Helper (Cheeseburger Macaroni)
Serving Size
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
624
% Daily Value*
Fat
34
g
52
%
Saturated Fat
16
g
80
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Cholesterol
105
mg
35
%
Sodium
1134
mg
47
%
Potassium
543
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
46
g
15
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
32
g
64
%
Vitamin A
654
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
350
mg
35
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
