Hamburger Helper
Elbow macaroni with ground beef, onions, cheddar cheese, and marinara sauce
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 500kcal
Cost: $$
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef 80/20
- 1 lb. elbow pasta
- 4 cloves of garlic sliced
- 1 onion diced
- 24 oz. marinara sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- Grated Cheese for serving
Instructions
Preparing the Pasta:
- Prepare the pasta according to the package.
Preparing the Ground Beef:
- While the pasta is cooking. In a extra large skillet or large pot brown the ground beef by sauteing for 5 minutes on high heat. Mix occasionally and ensure you are breaking up the ground beef with a spoon or spatula.
- Next, add in the garlic and onions and saute for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Bringing it All Together:
- Lower to medium heat and add in the marinara sauce and cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add in the cooked elbow pasta and cheddar cheese and cook for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally.
To Serve:
- Sprinkle granted cheese over the pasta mixture and serve family style in a large bowl, or in individual portions.
Notes
Invent Your Recipe:
Hamburger helper just brings you back to childhood. This version of hamburger helper is very simple with just a few common ingredients. You can easily move away from this traditional recipe by adding in some vegetables, such as, peas, broccoli, peppers, or green beans.
For the base of this recipe I went with marinara sauce for its ease and great flavor. I have also made this recipe with tomato paste (mixed with red wine), diced tomatoes, or fresh tomatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 500kcal