Easy Healthy Family Dinners: Hamburger Helper
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A homemade version of boxed hamburger helper with ground beef, pasta, and a savory cheese sauce flavored with Worcestershire and chili powder. It's quick, filling, and great for busy weeknights.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 1 lb. Ground Beef
- 1/2 onion (chopped finely)
- 3 cups rotini pasta (sub penne or medium shells (10 oz))
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 30M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 25m
- Sodium
- 982mg
- Total sugar
- 3g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 506mg
- Calcium
- 242mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 982MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.