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Homemade Hamburger Helper

Homemade Hamburger Helper

Easy Homemade Hamburger Helper recipe. Made with ground beef and macaroni, this tastes way better than the stuff you get from the box.
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Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 23 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 cups baby spinach, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 2 1/2 cups dry macaroni
  • 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, cook the ground beef, onion and garlic until the beef is browned.
  • Mix in the salt, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes and spinach. Add in the milk, beef broth, macaroni and pasta sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Allow to simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring often.
  • Mix in the cheese until melted. Allow to sit for around 5 minutes, then serve immediately.