Quick Homemade Hamburger Helper (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
1 lb lean ground beef (95%)
02 -
12 oz Macaroni (about 2 ½ cups)
03 -
1 cup cheddar cheese
→ Aromatics
04 -
½ yellow onion, finely minced (about 1 cup)
05 -
2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Liquids & Sauce
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2 cups hot water
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2 cups milk (any kind)
08 -
¼ cup tomato paste (about 4oz)
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½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon of mustard
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2 tablespoon corn starch mixed with one tablespoon of water to make a slurry
→ Seasonings
12 -
1 ½ teaspoon salt
# Instructions:
01 -
Cook ground meat, minced onion, and garlic in large skillet over medium-high until the meat has browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
02 -
Mix in hot water, milk, corn starch slurry, salt, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and macaroni. Bring it to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Stir the pasta every few minutes to prevent pasta from sticking (this is super important).
03 -
Uncover and mix in cheese cook for an additional 1 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce gets to your desired consistency.
# Notes:
01 -
Stirring frequently prevents pasta from sticking to the bottom.
02 -
The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.