Go Back Email Link
+ servings

Homemade Hamburger Helper

homemade hamburger helper on a serving spoon
Homemade Hamburger Helper tastes just like the cheeseburger macaroni dish from your childhood but so much better than the boxed version!  This homemade version is your favorite classic hamburger skillet meal ready in just 30 minutes!
Heather - A Wicked Whisk
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Serving Size 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon worchestershire
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 5 green onions diced

Instructions

  • To make your Homemade Hamburger Helper, you only need one pan! Grab a large skillet and start by browning the beef or ground turkey in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain the grease from the meat and return the meat to your skillet.
  • Add the macaroni pasta, spices, milk and beef stock, ketchup, mustard, worchestershire and cornstarch to the meat and stir your ingredients to combine completely. Cover your skillet with a tight fitting lid and bring your cheeseburger macaroni hamburger helper to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until pasta is tender in about 9-11 minutes.
  • Stir your Hamburger Helper occasionally and once your macaroni is cooked, remove your skillet from heat and stir in the shredded cheese. When your cheese has melted, stir in the sour cream and diced green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

PRO TIPS FOR PERFECT HAMBURGER HELPER
  • Milk adds a creamy texture and lends its flavor to the sauce but you can make the recipe using only water or substituting the milk amount with additional beef stock if you want to omit it.
  • Pre-shredded cheese in a bag is convenient but fresh off the block cheese is best for this dish. Simply shred your cheese with a handheld cheese grater or adding your cheese to a food processor.
  • Don't have beef stock? You can use plain water, chicken stock or vegetable broth as a tasty substitute. Low sodium versions are also suggested if you are looking to watch the sodium amount.
  • This recipes uses large elbow macaroni pasta but feel free to use any pasta you like. If using another type of pasta you may need to adjust liquids and cooking times a bit.
  • Homemade Hamburger Helper will last in the fridge for 3 days in a sealed container
NEVER MISS A WICKED WHISK RECIPE  
FACEBOOK / PINTEREST / INSTAGRAM