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A pot filled with cooked macaroni, ground beef, and a rich tomato-based sauce—reminiscent of classic Hamburger Helper—rests on a woven mat. A metal spoon is partially visible, stirring the hearty mixture.

Hamburger Helper 🍔

Cheesy, Delicious, Perfection... This dish is my absolute favorite version of Hamburger Helper I've ever made. The ingredients to how it's cooked all together just makes this an absolutely perfect dish. The ranch seasoning, and all other seasonings put together in this dish are so perfect. Friends, I can't even tell you over text you just have to make it and understand how delicious this dish really is. I just love how fresh and perfect this dish taste's it reminds me of when I was younger and had dishes just like this.😊
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 5 people

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz uncooked elbow noodles
  • 1 - 1.5 lbs ground chuck
  • 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
  • 1 & 1/2 tbsp Tony’s Creole
  • 2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 small sweet onion chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 8 oz freshly shredded sharp cheddar
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Garnish with dried parsley

Instructions
 

  • Add olive oil to a pan with high sides. Then add ground chuck, onion, garlic, ranch seasoning, Tonys creole, & black pepper. Let that brown at medium-high heat.
  • Once the meat is almost browned mop up half of the oil with a paper towel. Add in the tomato paste and brown that for a few minutes. Then shake over the flour and sauté everything together non stop for a few minutes.
  • Stir in beef stock and water, bring the pan to a boil. once it comes to a boil, add in the uncooked elbow noodles, lower it to a simmer, and pop the lid on.
  • Let that simmer together until the pasta is cooked (remove the lid and stir occasionally so the pasta doesn't stick).
  • Once the pasta is cooked, remove the lid, and stir in the heavy cream.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top and cover with the lid, so the cheese can melt.
  • Once the cheese is melty, remove the lid, and garnish with dried parsley. Enjoy!
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