Homemade Hamburger Helper
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey or beef
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 cups small pasta I used shells
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Colby jack
Instructions
- Set a large pan with a lid to medium-high heat. Add ground meat and cook 2-3 minutes, until beginning to brown.
- Add onion to meat and cook for 4-5 minutes, until soft and fragrant. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly stir in broth and bring mixture to a boil.
- Add tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, pepper and pasta. Stir well to combine. Reduce heat to medium.
- Cover with lid (or foil, if you don't have a lid). Cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until pasta is cooked, stirring occasionally.
- Once pasta is cooked, remove from heat. Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese, until well blended and melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!