Homemade Hamburger Helper

🍲 (Cheesy Beef Pasta)
📝 Ingredients:
500 g (1 lb) ground beef
2 cups uncooked pasta (elbow, shells, or bowtie)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter or oil
👩‍🍳 Instructions:
Cook the beef:
Heat butter or oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
Add aromatics:
Add chopped onion and cook for about 3–4 minutes until soft. Then add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add liquids & pasta:
Pour in beef broth, milk, and tomato paste. Stir well. Add pasta, salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
Simmer:
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.
Add cheese:
Turn off heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
Serve:
Let it rest for 5 minutes to thicken more. Serve hot — delicious with bread or salad.
⭐ Tips:
You can add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor.
For spicy taste, add chili flakes.
Use mozzarella + cheddar mix for extra creaminess.
If you want, I can also give you a super creamy version or a one-pot quick 20-minute version 🙂