20 Minute Homemade Hamburger Helper
20 Minute Homemade Hamburger Helper is a hearty and fast pasta dish that is perfection for those hectic weeknight dinners. This healthier take on the American classic boxed favorite has less sodium and preservatives than the traditional boxed version. Ground beef, American cheese and seasonings lend so much flavor to this recipe. But the secret and most important flavor ingredient comes from.. beef bouillon cube.
Ingredients
- 1 Pound ground beef
- ½ + 1 Teaspoon salt
- ½ + 1 Teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Pound rigatoni pasta
- ¾ Cup whole milk
- ½ Cup butter
- 8 Ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 Ounces American cheese
- 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 Teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 Teaspoon paprika
- 1 Beef bouillon cube, crushed
Instructions
- Heat a large pan sprayed skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Break apart the ground beef and brown for about 15 minutes or until cooked through. In the meantime, prepare rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain when finished.
- Return the pasta pot to the stovetop on medium heat. Add whole milk and butter to the pot. Fold in the shredded mozzarella cheese and tear the American cheese into slices and add it to the pot.
- Next, add browned ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder, dried parsley, dried oregano, paprika and a crushed up beef bouillon cube.
- Stir for 2 minutes until everything is fully combined and the cheese is melted and distributed throughout.
