Name: Homemade Hamburger Helper
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tsp dried thyme leaves; 1 tsp garlic salt; 1 tsp 21 salute seasoning (optional); salt and pepper; 12 oz macaroni / shells; 3 C Chicken or beef broth; 2 C milk; 1 1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 block cream cheese

My oh my. Hamburger helper was my favorite as a kid! I used to ask for it once a week growing up! When I got older a realized I could make it on my own for less money and cut out the not so great ingredients in the box. Plus, who doesn’t love homemade?!

Homemade Hamburger Helper

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Servings: 4

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp dried thyme leaves
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp 21 salute seasoning (optional)
salt and pepper
12 oz macaroni / shells
3 C Chicken or beef broth
2 C milk
1 1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 block cream cheese

Method

1.Add the ground beef and brown until it's no longer pink. Sprinkle the cornstarch all over and the seasonings and stir.
2.Pour in your milk and chicken broth and the pasta. Let simmer on low heat Continue for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through. Make sure to stir occasionally to avoid sticking. There will be some liquid left which will thicken once the cheese is added.
3.Add in the shredded cheese and cream cheese and let that melt.
4.Enjoy!

One Comment

Is this freezer friendly??

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Homemade Hamburger Helper