Homemade Hamburger Helper

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Homemade Hamburger Helper offers a comforting, cheesy pasta dish with savory ground beef, perfect for quick weeknight dinners. Its rich flavors and satisfying texture make it a family favorite, combining hearty meat with cheesy macaroni for a delicious, filling meal suitable for all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. hamburger meat
  • 1 box macaroni and cheese
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups water

Instructions

  1. Brown hamburger meat in a large skillet; drain excess fat and return meat to skillet.
  2. Add macaroni and cheese and water to the skillet.
  3. Simmer until the macaroni is tender and the mixture is heated through.
  4. Optional: Add more cheese for a cheesier flavor before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

106 kcal 5% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.7g 9% DV
Total Fat 4.6g 6% DV
Carbs 11.5g 4% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 0.4g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 212mg 9% DV
Potassium 68.5mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 10mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 5.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 49.5mg 4% DV
Iron 0.8mg 5% DV
Diet fit Low-carb Under 400 cal
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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