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homemade hamburger helper

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

Just as easy as the boxed stuff and way more tasty with real food ingredients

yield 2 -4
prep time 5 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For homemade hamburger helper

  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 4 clove
    garlic minced
  • salt and pepper
  • 8 oz
    elbow macaroni
  • 2 c
    milk
  • 1 1/4 c
    water
  • 1/2 tsp
    each ground mustrard and paprika
  • 1/8 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1 c
    white american cheese shredded
  • 1 1/2 c
    sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 c
    panko bread crumbs
  • 1
    scallion dark green parts only

How To Make homemade hamburger helper

  • 1
    Add the butter to a large skillet. After the butter is melted add the ground beef and garlic. Cook until beef is no longer pink. Add the macaroni, milk, water, and spices. Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer until macaroni is cooked.
  • 2
    Add the cheeses and cook until cheese is melted. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper. Heat a broiler and transfer the macaroni to a casserole dish and top with Panko. Broil until Panko is browned.
  • 3
    Top with green parts of the scallion and serve.

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