Homemade Hamburger Helper

Ingredients Required

• 1 pound 85% lean ground beef

• 1/2 cup diced yellow onion

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• 1 tablespoon ketchup

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 3 1/2 cups beef broth

• 1 cup elbow macaroni

• 6 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients before starting.

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat over medium-high heat. Add the beef and onion, cooking while stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned, crumbled, and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Remove and discard any excess fat.

Add tomato paste, ketchup, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, paprika, and pepper to the beef mixture. Cook, stirring continuously, until the spices become fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Pour in the beef broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the macaroni and reduce the heat to medium. Let it simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 13 to 15 minutes.

Remove from the heat and stir in the Cheddar cheese, ensuring it melts completely and blends in, about 30 to 45 seconds. Let it rest for about 2 minutes to thicken before serving.

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