Be sure to try my Korean Beef bowl recipe next, for another 30-minute meal idea!
Homemade Hamburger Helper
I’ll be the first to admit it. I have a serious craving for Hamburger Helper now and then. Unfortunately, the box just doesn’t cut it for me anymore. This homemade version is so much better, (and it’s my 6-year old daughter’s all-time favorite, she likes it more than chicken nuggets)! This creamy cheeseburger sauce has the best combination of ingredients and seasonings, and it comes together in just 30 minutes, it’s a life saver! Make sure you check out my PRO tips below. I can’t wait for you to try this!
How to Make It
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions. Brown ground beef in a skillet and set aside. Melt butter and add flour. Add sauce mixture (Beef broth, chicken broth, half and half, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings) in small splashes, stirring continuously. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer. In a separate pot, boil macaroni to al dente.
Add cheese over low heat and stir to combine. Add the ground beef.
Add the macaroni and stir to combine and heat through. The macaroni will continue to absorb the sauce and it will thicken upon standing. Serve!
Storage
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. This does freeze/reheat very well. It saves my life every week. I store leftovers in these containers for the freezer and use these food labels. To reheat, I just thaw it out from frozen in the microwave and transfer to a serving bowl.
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12-inch cast iron skillet– This is the one I used for this recipe. Large Measuring Cup with a Spout -This is what I use to combine the sauce ingredients at the beginning. The spout makes it easy to add it to the roux in small splashes. Cheese Grater– Always shred your cheese from a block for soups and sauces, it melts and tastes much better than packaged shredded cheese. Better Than Bouillon– This is what I always use for broth in my recipes. It takes very little space and makes it easy to measure out customized amounts of broth. Measuring Spoons– I have these magnetic ones which stay nice and organized in my utensil drawer. Pasta Strainer– I have this one and love it.
