Description
Discover the best hamburger helper recipe that is quick, easy, and perfect for satisfying weeknight dinners. This hearty ground beef dish is customizable with your favorite ingredients and makes a delicious family favorite in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a leaner option)
- 1 cup pasta or rice (elbow macaroni, penne, or jasmine rice)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth or water
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, etc.)
- Seasonings: salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder
- Optional: vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat, season with salt, pepper, and spices.
- Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Pour in beef broth or water, bring to a boil, then stir in pasta or rice.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer according to package directions (about 10-15 minutes) until tender.
- Stir in shredded cheese and optional vegetables or toppings. Mix until cheese melts and ingredients are well combined.
Notes
- Use ground turkey for a leaner version or experiment with different cheeses for flavor variations.
- Add hot sauce or chili dip for extra spice and flavor.
- For a creamier texture, stir in sour cream or cream cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg