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Serving of homemade hamburger helping on a green plate topped with shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Homemade Hamburger Helper
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4
Calories: 681 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef browned and cooled
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 12 fl. oz. evaporated milk
  • 1 3/4 cups beef broth
  • 14 fl. oz. tomato sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Day of Cooking
  • 2 3/4 cup macaroni noodles
Instructions
Assembly instructions:
  1. Place shredded cheese in a quart-sized freezer bag.
  2. Place all other ingredients in a large freezer bag.
  3. Remove excess air and seal.
  4. Staple together above the seal.
  5. Freeze.
Cooking instructions:
  1. Thaw.
  2. Bring large bag contents to a boil in a large stovetop pot or skillet.
  3. Add macaroni.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover.
  5. Cook 12-16 minutes, stirring often until noodles are al dente.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  7. Cover to melt.
  8. Serve.