Cheesy Hamburger Helper
Warm up your evenings with this hearty Cheesy Hamburger Helper! This one-pot dish features creamy elbow macaroni enveloped in savory ground beef, blended with rich cheddar cheese and aromatic spices. It’s a quick, satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, delivering nostalgia and flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no pink remains. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and oregano until fragrant.
- Add elbow macaroni and beef broth; bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- If desired, fold in sour cream for added richness.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg