Amish Homemade Hamburger Helper
Toddler approved, one pot, super easy and super tasty. Need I say more about this Amish recipe for homemade hamburger helper?
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 2/3 cup diced fresh tomato
- 1 cup macaroni pasta uncooked
- 1 1/2-2 cups beef or chicken broth *see note
- 1 cup milk or half and half
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, place ground beef and season with salt and pepper, chili powder and garlic powder. Brown the beef until almost cooked through, then add diced onion and continue cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Add diced tomato, uncooked macaroni, beef or chicken broth and milk (if using half and half add later with peas). Stir all together, then bring to a simmer over medium heat and continue simmering until the pasta is cooked through and soft. If the pasta soaks up too much liquid, you can add more broth.
- Once the pasta is nearly al-dente (soft), add the frozen peas (and half and half if using), continue cooking for several minutes longer until the peas are cooked through. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, then allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe only yields 4-5 servings or enough for 4 adults. For a larger family I would recommend doubling the recipe, including the beef because it is a main component in this dish.
If the pasta soaks up too much liquid while cooking, you can add more broth as needed.
Additional notes and step by step photos below.
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