From-scratch Hamburger Helper

This From-scratch Hamburger Helper Is straightforward to mix and is packed with the flavor we all know and love! Pasta and ground beef are sautéed and covered in a creamy, cheesy sauce. With just a few tweaks, this straightforward from-scratch version is WAY better than the boxed kind.

From-scratch Hamburger Helper

This straightforward From-scratch Hamburger Helper Recipe is the flavor-packed, cheesy meal of your dreams! This is one of our kid’s favorite meals and we think the leftovers are DELISH!

Not only is this one-pan dinner straightforward to mix, but it also requires no fancy ingredients, is ready in 20 minutes, and is a meal the whole family will love!

From-scratch Hamburger Helper Ingredients:

• Ground beef
• Water
• Elbow macaroni pasta, uncooked
• Can corn, drained
• Cream style corn
• Cream of mushroom soup
• Velveeta cheese, cubed
• Milk

In a large, deep skillet, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Then, drain the excess grease from the skillet. Since this is a 1 pan meal, it’s time to start adding the next ingredients to the cooked beef. Straightforward!

Next, add water and macaroni to the pan. Turn the burner on high heat, bringing the mixture to a boil. The starch from uncooked noodles is the key to this recipe because it holds the hamburger helper all together.

After that, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 6 minutes. You will want to stir it occasionally. This ensures that the noodles are cooked evenly in the skillet.

Finally, add the remaining ingredients. Gently stir as the ingredients heat through. It should take about 3 minutes for the Velveeta cheese to melt, the soup to warm, and the corn to cook.

Tips for Making From-scratch Hamburger Helper:

• Adjust Amount of Milk Used: This dish should be rich and creamy. If you need more milk for your pasta, add a little more!
• Use Velveeta Cheese: Everything is better with Velveeta, ha! It melts wonderfully and gives this dish our favorite flavor, similar to the box kind.
• Season to Taste: You can add your favorite seasonings to this recipe or tweak the ones listed if you’d like!
• Add Sides: Fresh fruit, steamed veggies, or a salad are wonderful sindes for this recipe.

Let’s Talk About the Leftovers

Store your leftover Hamburger Helper in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you want to freeze it, store it in an aluminum pan tightly covered with plastic wrap. You can reheat your hamburger helper on the stove or in the microwave. Add a splash or two of milk to bring back the creaminess.

More Straightforward, Comforting, and Satisfying Dinners by Avrela to Try Next:

• Crispy Chicken Bowl Casserole
• Mexican Chicken and Rice Dinner
• Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
• Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas