HOMEMADE HAMBURGER HELPER

2/19/20242 min read

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb. ground beef (90/10)

  • 4 slices bacon, chopped

  • 1 yellow onion, chopped

  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped

  • 3 c. beef broth

  • 1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce

  • 3/4 c. heavy cream

  • 1 tbsp. paprika

  • 1 tsp. hot sauce, plus more to taste

  • 2 tsp. salt

  • 1 tsp. ground black pepper

  • 12 oz. large elbow macaroni

  • 8 oz. shredded mild cheddar cheese

  • 1/4 lb. yellow American cheese slices, torn into small pieces

  • Chopped green onion or parsley, to serve

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large Dutch oven, cook the ground beef, bacon, and onion over medium heat, stirring, until the ground beef is cooked through, the bacon is rendered, and the onion is softened (12 to 15 minutes). Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. To the beef mixture, add the beef broth, tomato sauce, heavy cream, paprika, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Add the pasta and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes.

  3. Reduce the heat to low and gradually stir in the cheeses until fully melted and creamy. Top with green onion or parsley, if you like.