Kurpuis Family Recipes

Cheesy Hamburger Helper

Ingredients

1. 1 lb of ground beef
2. 1 chopped onion
3. 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper
4. 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper
5. 1 tsp each of paprika, oregano, onion powder
6. 1 tbsp minced garlic
7. 2 1/2 cups pasta
8. 3 cups of beef broth
9. 8 oz can of tomato sauce
10. 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
11. 1/3 cup of milk

Directions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Brown 1 lb of ground beef with chopped onion.
3. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
4. Drain any extra grease from the meat.
5. Add the minced garlic, uncooked pasta, beef broth, and the can of tomato sauce to the skillet.
6. Bring to a quick boil and turn heat down to low.
7. Cover with a lid and cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring once or twice to keep the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the skillet.
8. Once the pasta is cooked, add the shredded cheese and milk.
9. Stir everything together well and serve!

Equipment

1. Large skillet
2. Spatula
3. Lid for the skillet

Tips

This meal is budget-friendly and kid-approved. Make sure to stir the pasta occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the skillet.

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