homemade hamburger helper

5 Pinches
Wichita, KS
Updated on Feb 19, 2025

It's a homemade version of Hamburger Helper! I kept burning the boxed stuff so I thought I would try to make it with ingredients I have on hand. It's a family favorite now.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound hamburger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • - salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons beef bouillon powder
  • 8 ounces pasta of choice
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese

How To Make homemade hamburger helper

  • Step 1
    Start by heating up a pan and brown your hamburger with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Step 2
    When hamburger is browned, add pasta, milk, water, and beef bouillon powder.
  • Step 3
    Put a lid on the pan. Bring up to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until pasta is cooked (stirring occasionally).
  • Step 4
    Once the pasta is cooked, turn off the burner and add cheese. Mix until cheese is melted and incorporated. Then serve hot.

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Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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