Easy Homemade Hamburger Helper

Easy Homemade Hamburger Helper

Cheesy, hearty skillet pasta with ground beef and vegetables

Introduction

This homemade hamburger helper is the ultimate comfort food—creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. It’s a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner that tastes even better than the boxed version, with fresh ingredients and wholesome goodness. Ground beef, tender pasta, and a rich cheese sauce come together in a single skillet, making cleanup easy. Perfect for busy families or anyone craving a cozy, filling meal, this recipe is simple, adaptable, and guaranteed to please both kids and adults.

Ingredients

Meat & Veggies

• 1 lb ground beef (450 g / 1 lb)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (6 g / 0.2 oz)
• 1/2 cup onion, diced (80 g / 2.8 oz)
• 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced (75 g / 2.6 oz)

Sauce & Pasta

• 2 cups beef broth (480 ml / 16 oz)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (15 g / 0.5 oz)
• 8 oz tomato sauce (225 g / 8 oz)
• 1 tsp oregano (1 g / 0.04 oz)
• 1/2 tsp basil (0.5 g / 0.02 oz)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (3 g / 0.1 oz)
• 1 tsp onion powder (3 g / 0.1 oz)
• 1 tsp salt (6 g / 0.2 oz)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (0.5 g / 0.02 oz)
• 8 oz pasta of choice (225 g / 8 oz), such as farfalle

Cheese & Cream

• 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml / 4 oz)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (150 g / 5.3 oz)
• 4 oz Velveeta, cubed (115 g / 4 oz)

Instructions