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Crafting Your Own Homemade Hamburger Helper

Homemade Hamburger Helper made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until softened.
  3. Stir in the beef broth, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and elbow macaroni.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Once the pasta is tender, stir in the shredded cheese until melted.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.