Name: Million Dollar Hamburger Helper (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground beef; 12 oz Elbow macaroni; 1/4 cup Butter; 1/4 cup All-purpose flour; 3 cups Milk; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Onion powder; 1/2 tsp Paprika; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese

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A comforting and flavorful take on the classic Hamburger Helper, elevated with a creamy cheese sauce and savory beef.

Total 45 min

Serves 6

Steps 8

Ingredients 11

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Beef
1 lb 450 g Ground beef
Pasta
12 oz 340 g Elbow macaroni
Sauce
cup 60 mL Butter
cup 30 g All-purpose flour
3 cups 720 mL Milk
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic powder
1 tsp 5 mL Onion powder
tsp 2.5 mL Paprika
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
1 cup 240 mL Shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

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Instructions

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Brown the Beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
Cook the Pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the Butter from the Sauce group. Whisk in the Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
Gradually whisk in the Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Add the Garlic powder, Onion powder, Paprika, Black pepper, and Salt from the Sauce group. Continue to simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in the Cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
Add the cooked Pasta and browned Beef to the cheese sauce. Stir to combine.
Serve immediately.