Homemade Hamburger Helper
My Homemade Hamburger Helper is creamy, cheesy and loaded with bold taco seasoning, and tender pasta shells make it a cozy, satisfying dinner.
Servings: 8
Calories: 437kcal
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Cheese Grater
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef or any meat mixture/fat content
- 1 package taco seasoning 85 grams
- 4 cups beef broth low sodium
- 3 cups pasta shells 7.5 ounces, dry measurement
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium high and cook beef until no longer pink. Drain if desired then mix in the taco seasoning (I personally do not strain it for additional flavor).
- Pour in the broth, the uncooked noodles and bring to a boil. Cover the skillet and lower the heat. Cook for 10 minutes covered, then uncover, raise the heat to keep a rolling boil and cook until the pasta is your desired tenderness (about 8-10 minutes).
- Bring the heat back to low, add cheeses and cook until melted.
Notes
- Be Sure to Cover: It ensure even cooking with the steam; removing the lid after helps the sauce to thicken.
- Stir in Cheese Off Heat: If the cream cheese is cold, add it in first, then shut the heat off for the shredded cheese. This helps the sauce stay smooth and creamy.
- Reserve a Splash of Broth: Add a little at the end if the sauce thickens too much.
Nutrition
Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1087mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 884IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 3mg
