homemade hamburger helper

Recipe by
Iris Winters
Wichita, KS

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.

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

Ingredients For homemade hamburger helper

  • 1 lb
    hamburger
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    onion powder
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    beef bouillon powder
  • 8 oz
    pasta of choice
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 3 c
    water
  • 1 1/2 c
    mozzarella cheese

How To Make homemade hamburger helper

  • 1
    Start by heating up a pan and brown your hamburger with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • 2
    When hamburger is browned, add pasta, milk, water, and beef bouillon powder.
  • 3
    Put a lid on the pan. Bring up to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until pasta is cooked (stirring occasionally).
  • 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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