cheeseburger macaroni

This homemade Hamburger Helper recipe has ground beef, macaroni, and a flavorful cheesy cheddar sauce that kids and adults will love! Total comfort food that&#x27;s ready in about 30 minutes.

Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe

beef

onion

tomato paste

garlic powder

chili powder

elbow macaroni

beef broth

cheddar cheese

Salt & pepper (to taste)

Add the beef and onions to a soup pot. Cook over medium-high heat until the beef has browned (about 7-10 minutes), breaking the meat up with your spoon as you go along. If there&#x27;s a lot of excess fat, spoon most of it out.

Stir in the tomato paste, garlic powder, and chili powder.

Add in the beef broth and increase the heat to high. Once it starts boiling, add in the macaroni.

Reduce the heat so it&#x27;s not furiously boiling (a rapid simmer is good). I ended up cooking mine over medium heat. Let it cook uncovered until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed (about 13-15 minutes). I stir it every couple of minutes.

While it&#x27;s cooking, grate the cheese (this saves prep time at the start of the recipe).

Take the pot off the heat and stir in the cheese. Season with salt &amp; pepper as needed. I let it sit for a couple minutes prior to serving (soaks up the sauce and flavors more), but you can serve it right away.

Taking your favorite old school comfort food from bad to healthy. This vegan hamburger helper is made from all whole foods but you wouldn't know it!

Vegan Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni

macaroni pasta (, gluten free

Ultimate Cheese Sauce (, adjust this amount to make it as cheesy you prefer it)

chickpeas

¼ cup sweet or yellow onion (, finely chopped)

broth oil

veggie broth (, low sodium if needed)

tomatoes

paprika

oregano

sea salt

Chop soaked chickpeas in a food processor until you get a nice crumble.

Saute onion with broth or oil until it gets translucent. Add the rest of the meaty crumble ingredients and mix well.

Cook over low heat for about 15-20 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated and the beans are cooked, stirring often. Watch closely because the beans can stick, especially if not using oil. If they begin to stick, lower heat and continue to mix.

Once done, add cheese sauce and mix well. You can add less or more cheese sauce to make it as cheesy as you prefer. I added 1 1/2 cups

Meanwhile, cook your favorite pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse, then add to the hamburger cheese mix. Stir to incorporate, plate and serve fresh!

One-Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni!  Two delicious comfort foods rolled up into one pot of creamy, cheesy, meaty yumminess!  Inspired by this macaroni and cheese recipe from my bestie Martha Stewart!

One-Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni

olive oil

onion,

sirloin

onion powder

salt

pasta,

milk,

butter

flour

mustard powder

American cheese (2 cups) *See Note

cheddar cheese (3 cups)

Parmesan (1 cup)

pepper

Add olive oil, chopped onion, ground beef, and...

Add olive oil, chopped onion, ground beef, and seasonings to a large pot and saute until the meat is fully cooked and the onions are translucent.  Thoroughly mix in tomato paste, saute for 2 minutes, then transfer the meat mixture to a bowl and set aside.

Use the same pot to cook pasta in...

Use the same pot to cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, about 2 minutes less than package instructions.   While pasta is cooking, warm the milk in a separate pot.

Drain pasta once cooked, ***reserving at least 1...

Drain pasta once cooked, ***reserving at least 1 cup of the pasta water.***

Return the empty pot to the stove over...

Return the empty pot to the stove over medium heat and add butter.  When butter melts and foams, add flour and whisk until darkened slightly, 1 to 2 minutes.  Add mustard powder and whisk to combine.

Slowly whisk in the warm milk and bring...

Slowly whisk in the warm milk and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring consistently to prevent the flour from burning or overcooking, for about 3 – 4 minutes.

Reduce heat to low and add cheese in...

Reduce heat to low and add cheese in 3 batches, starting with American cheese.  Whisk to fully combine, then follow with cheddar and Parmesan (whisk to fully combine after adding each cheese).  Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

Fold the meat mixture into the cheese sauce,...

Fold the meat mixture into the cheese sauce, then fold in the pasta, and serve.

Get ready for the best one-pot weeknight pasta dish! This cheesy, creamy, and easy recipe is ready in 30 minutes, tastes better than the box, and will be your new go-to weeknight meal.

Homemade Hamburger Helper

lb beef

tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp pepper

½ tsp dried thyme

tbsp ketchup

dry elbow macaroni

Velveeta (cubed)

milk

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain the fat.

Add the garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, and ketchup to the beef. Stir to combine.

Pour in the beef broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the dry elbow macaroni and stir. Reduce heat to medium low heat and cover with a lid. Simmer for 8 minutes or until the macaroni is tender. Stir occasionally.

Add the Velveeta cheese and continue to cook, stirring often, until the cheese is melted. Stir in the milk. Serve hot.

Better than the boxed version, this ground beef mac and cheese is creamy, hearty, and delicious. Quick comfort food for any night of the week!

Cheeseburger Macaroni

garlic,

15 oz can diced tomatoes

tsp worcestershire sauce

tsp black pepper

Tbsp salted butter

Tbsp all purpose flour

cheddar cheese, divided

Cook ground beef and onion in a large...

Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet until meat is brown. Drain off any fat.

Stir in garlic, can of tomatoes (with juice),...

Stir in garlic, can of tomatoes (with juice), broth, worcestershire, paprika, salt, pepper, and uncooked pasta. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn heat to low and simmer uncovered, for 10-12 minutes until pasta is tender.

While mixture is cooking, melt butter in a...

While mixture is cooking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, then milk. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, and boil for at least a minute.

Turn heat to low and slowly stir in...

Turn heat to low and slowly stir in just a cup of the cheese. Whisk till melted. Stir into the meat mixture.

Sprinkle last cup of cheddar cheese on top....

Sprinkle last cup of cheddar cheese on top. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

This Cheeseburger Macaroni is a take on your favorite hamburger helper and classic American Goulash. A quick and easy, one-pot dinner with lots of flavor and cheesy goodness the entire family will ask for again and again!

chicken broth ((or beef broth))

Dijon mustard

ketchup

sweet onion (, diced)

red pepper flakes

macaroni

parsley (, for garnish, optional)

In a medium bowl, whisk together the broth, mustard, ketchup, tomato paste, garlic powder and salt. Set aside.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Brown the beef and onions, breaking apart the meat, until the onions are soft and the meat is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and combine. Drain off grease and return pan to heat.

Give your broth mixture a quick stir and pour it into the meat. Bring to a boil and add the macaroni.

Reduce the heat to medium, and cover. Continue cooking for 10-12 minutes, until the pasta is tender, stirring a few times to make sure the pasta isn’t sticking to the bottom of the pan.

When the macaroni is done, sprinkle the grated cheese on top. Stir until melted, about 1 minute, and serve immediately.

Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni

onion, (chopped)

garlic, (minced)

Cajon seasoning

tsp pepper

tsp red pepper flakes

tsp green Cholula® hot sauce

cheddar cheese, (shredded)

dry macaroni noodles

sour cream, (plus more as desired)

In a large cast iron pan or skillet, add ground beef, onions and garlic. Cook until no longer pink and onions are translucent. Drain, return to pan.

Sprinkle seasonings, salt and pepper, red pepper flakes, over meat followed by hot sauce, tomato paste and flour. Stir.

Pour milk and beef broth into pan, stir.

Add macaroni noodles, stir and bring to a boil.

Cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Sprinkle with cheese, stir until melted, then add sour cream, stir and enjoy.

No junk ingredients and tastes WAY better than store-bought!

BEST Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni

avocado oil

onion (, finely chopped)

sweet paprika

sugar

black pepper

all-purpose flour ((Gluten Free: dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in the beef broth))

whole wheat elbow macaroni pasta

(Gluten Free: Use GF Macaroni)

Cheddar cheese

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef until no pink remains. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, seasonings and flour. Pour in the milk and broth and stir. Stir in the macaroni.  Bring to a boil then reduce to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the macaroni is done. For al dente check after 9 minutes.  Stir in the Cheddar cheese until melted.Serve immediately garnished with some chopped fresh parsley if desired.

I’ve been using this recipe for years. Both of my children (9 and 19) begin to practically drool when I tell them I’m going to make this.  The new Pavlov’s response!

Question –  the nutrition facts listed, this is per serving?

I really enjoyed this recipe! I'll definitely make it again.

This was a hit! I didn’t have tomato paste in my pantry so I used 8oz of tomato sauce. I am saving this recipe!

Delicious recipe! I’d like to bring it to someone. May I make it the day before, place it in a casserole dish and they reheat it in the oven?

this is so flavorful, easy, and a hit with the family

Turned out just great, thank you for sharing this great recipe,  cheers, Mary

anytime I have leftover cheeseburgers I make this and throw them in diced up with 5 mins left on the cook time... love this recipe!

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This homemade version features a clean ingredients list, tastes much better than the boxed stuff, and is ready in 20 minutes!
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Homemade Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni

This easy Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni is a from-scratch Hamburger Helper that comes together in 45 minutes with ground beef, elbow macaroni, and a silky three-cheese sauce. It&#x27;s a rich, hearty, crowd-pleasing family dinner that&#x27;s just as good the next day. You may know it as Cheeseburger Macaroni, Hamburger Helper, or hamburger mac and cheese... whatever you call it, this homemade version is over-the-top delicious!

Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni (Better Than Hamburger Helper!)

This Cheeseburger Macaroni is the ultimate comfort food dish! It&#039;s made with ground chuck, tender pasta, shredded American and cheddar cheese, and classic burger toppings. It&#039;s like classic Hamburger Helper but with that made-from-scratch flavor. Ready in under an hour, this one-pot dish is a weeknight hero that tastes just like a cheeseburger!

Easy Cheeseburger Macaroni Without the Box

salt (divided)

baking soda

vegetable oil

elbow pasta

American Cheese (shredded)

cheddar cheese (shredded)

onion (diced, plus extra for topping)

dill pickles (chopped)

yellow mustard

Worcestershire sauce

Water

Add the hamburger to a medium bowl and add 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, baking soda and a tablespoon of water. Mix with your hands until combined and let sit for 15 minutes

In a large oven proof skillet with a lid, heat oil over medium high heat. When hot, add hamburger, breaking it apart. Cook until it is browned, about 6 minutes. Drain grease if needed.

To the skillet, add milk, and 1 ½ cups of water  and uncooked pasta. Bring it to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until pasta is al dente, about 5 minutes.

Add 1 ½ cups of American cheese, 1 ½ cups of cheddar cheese along with onions, pickles, ketchup, mustard, worcestershire and ½ teaspoon salt.  Cook until the cheese has melted, about 2 minutes. Season to taste. Remove from heat and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.

Place the oven rack 6 inches from the broiler and turn on the broiler function of your oven. Place the skillet under the broiler until the cheese starts to brown, about 1-2 minutes. Remove and let cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle additional chopped onions on top.

Very good! I used ground turkey because a family member has alpha gal. It took about 10 minutes for my macaroni to reach al dente. I didn’t have American cheese, so used Velveeta instead. Didn’t add the 8 oz of shredded cheddar because it was already very cheesy. Thanks for a delicious and easy recipe! Looking forward to trying more.

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