Homemade Hamburger Helper Easy (Print-Friendly Format)
A cozy ground beef and pasta dish made in one pan for a quick, easy, and flavorful family meal.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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680 g ground beef
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170 g tomato paste
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720 ml beef broth, plus more as needed
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285 g pasta shells or similar pasta
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
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2 teaspoons dried onion (optional)
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100 g cheddar cheese, shredded
# How to Make It:
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In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef with salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and dried onion (if using) until browned and no longer pink. If necessary, drain excess fat.
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Reduce heat to medium and stir in the tomato paste until evenly combined with the beef mixture.
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Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
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Once boiling, add the uncooked pasta shells. Ensure most of the pasta is submerged, adding extra broth if required. Simmer for 7–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
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Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Serve hot.
# Additional Information:
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For a spicier result, substitute Pepper Jack cheese for cheddar. Any short pasta, such as macaroni, can be used in place of shells.