Homemade Cheeseburger Helper

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 1138kcal

Ingredients

Hamburger Helper

  • 8 oz Ground beef
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 1.5 cups Elbow macaroni
  • 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese shredded

Sliced Pears

  • 2 Pears sliced

Lemon Sparkling Water

  • 24 oz Sparkling water cold
  • 1 Lemon sliced
  • Ice cubes for serving
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Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients as instructed.
  • Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, stirring to break it into small pieces, until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
  • Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until the beef is evenly coated with seasoning.
  • Add water, milk, and elbow macaroni to the skillet. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender (refer to package instructions for timing).
  • Once the pasta is cooked, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • While the hamburger helper finishes, slice the pears and set aside.
  • Combine sparkling water and lemon and serve over ice.
  • Serve the hamburger helper warm with a side of sliced pears and a glass of cold lemon sparkling water. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 1138kcal | Carbohydrates: 128g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 1698mg | Potassium: 1314mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 1867IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 708mg | Iron: 5mg

Homemade Cheeseburger Helper

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 1138 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Hamburger Helper

  • 8 oz Ground beef
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 1.5 cups Elbow macaroni
  • 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese shredded

Sliced Pears

  • 2 Pears sliced

Lemon Sparkling Water

  • 24 oz Sparkling water cold
  • 1 Lemon sliced
  • Ice cubes for serving

Instructions
 

  • Prepare all ingredients as instructed.
  • Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, stirring to break it into small pieces, until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
  • Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until the beef is evenly coated with seasoning.
  • Add water, milk, and elbow macaroni to the skillet. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender (refer to package instructions for timing).
  • Once the pasta is cooked, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • While the hamburger helper finishes, slice the pears and set aside.
  • Combine sparkling water and lemon and serve over ice.
  • Serve the hamburger helper warm with a side of sliced pears and a glass of cold lemon sparkling water. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 1138kcalCarbohydrates: 128gProtein: 53gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 152mgSodium: 1698mgPotassium: 1314mgFiber: 12gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 1867IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 708mgIron: 5mg
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