One Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper

This Hamburger Helper is one of those simple dinners that has been a lifesaver for our busy family. It only requires one pan (which equals fewer dishes to clean up), and the meal practically cooks itself after about 5 minutes of hands-on prep.

That gives me just enough time to change a diaper, unpack the lunch boxes, and steam some broccoli before we all sit down to eat. And best of all, when the kids join us at the table, they greet their dinners with smiles instead of tears, they clean their plates, and then they often ask for more.

The main ingredients in hamburger helper are pasta, marinara sauce, ground beef and mozzarella cheese. My favorite ingredients ever! The only additions I’ve made are add ingredients that flavor the dish, like onion, garlic, must have garlic, lots of garlic, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Cups Macaroni
• 1 Pound Ground Beef
• 1 Tablespoon Ketchup
• 1 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Hot Sauce Optional
• 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
• 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon Seasoned Salt
• 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 3 1/2 Cups Broth or Water

Instructions

1. Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat until no longer pink. Drain grease and return meat to the pan.
2. Reduce heat to low and add the ketchup, mustard, hot sauce, seasonings, macaroni and broth to the pan and stir well to combine.
3. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes until macaroni is cooked through.
4. Remove pan from heat and stir in the sour cream.
5. Return the pan to the warm burner and stir in the shredded cheese until well combined.