Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Pasta Copycat

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 544kcal

This family friendly one pot cheeseburger pasta recipe is simple to make and delicious!

1 pound lean ground beef ground sirloin
1 tablespoon flour
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 cups beef broth
1.5 cups milk
½ cup heavy cream
12 ounces elbow pasta
1 cups sharp cheddar cheese; shredded add 1 cup more if you like it extra cheesy
Parsley or sliced green onions for garnish optional

In a large skillet over a medium-high heat, add ground beef. Brown ground beef until no longer pink.
Reduce to medium heat and stir in the flour. Cook for one minute, stirring to distribute evenly and avoid clumps. Now, add the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, ketchup, beef broth, milk, and cream. Stir to combine.
Turn heat to high then add in the elbow pasta, stirring to combine then let it come to a boil.
Once boiling, cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the noodles are cooked to al dente. Stir occasionally to keep the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Remove from heat. Stir in the shredded cheese and gently stir to create a creamy cheese sauce. You can add more than one cup, if desired.
Once the cheese is melted, garnish with parsley or sliced green onions and serve!

Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

You can add pepperjack cheese for a spicy kick.

Use any short pasta you like. This works great with ground chicken too!