About
We all know momma is busy and may have tried those boxed meals back in the day, but she's back with something so much more delicious (and a little healthier)! Better Hamburger Helper™ takes the tastes you love to the next level... without the box. Expertly seasoned ground beef, al dente macaroni, and an amazing, cheesy-tomato sauce all come together for comfort food's finest hour (but it really doesn't take that long)! Spoonful after spoonful, Better Hamburger Helper will bring back your childhood memories in a whole new yummy way. Don't get boxed in, try momma's new way today!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon ketchup
- 1/2 cube beef bouillon
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 3/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions
Step 1 -In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, the salt, and the pepper and cook, while crumbling, about 3 minutes.
Step 2 -Add the onions to the beef and cook until the meat is no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes. Drain the excess grease.
Step 3 -In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook the macaroni to al dente, according to the package directions. Drain the water.
Step 4 -In a large measuring cup with a spout, add the beef broth, the tomato sauce, the half-and-half, the Worcestershire sauce, the yellow mustard, the ketchup, the beef bouillon, the oregano, the basil, and the parsley and stir to combine.
Step 5 -In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
Step 6 -Add the garlic, the flour, and the tomato paste to the melted butter and stir to combine. Cook, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 7 -Gradually add the broth mixture to the butter mixture, stirring continuously. Do this slowly to ensure the roux doesn't break and the sauce remains thick. Bring it to a boil.
Step 8 -Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce mixture, about 10-15 minutes.
Step 9 -Gradually sprinkle the cheese into the sauce and stir to combine.
Step 10 -Add the beef mixture to the sauce and stir to combine.
Step 11 -Add the cooked pasta to the sauce mixture and stir to combine.
Step 12 -Serve.
