Anyone else crave a warm comfort meal in the winter? My kids LOVE hamburger helper so I found this homemade recipe and it’s been a hit. It’s super easy with just one pot, which means less dishes πŸ˜‚ I promise your kids will be asking for this one weekly!

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Photo and recipe credits: The Salty Marshmallow

One Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper

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Dinner
Serves: 4
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups macaroni
  • 3 1/2 cups broth or water
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

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