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One Pot Cheesy Hamburger Helper Dupe
Instructions
1
In a large pan over medium heat, add ground beef and break apart while cooking. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
2
Once browned, remove beef and set aside. In the same pan, add butter and sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
3
Return cooked beef to the pan. Stir in tomato paste and tomato sauce.
4
Pour in beef broth, milk, and heavy cream. Stir and re-season with the same spices.
5
Add pasta and bring everything to a simmer. Ensure pasta is fully submerged—add more milk if needed.
6
Simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender.
7
Lower heat and stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
8
If sauce is too thick, add more milk. If too thin, add more cheese. Serve hot.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brown Meat Properly First 🥩Don't skip browning the ground beef—let it sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes per side to develop a flavorful crust that adds depth to your entire dish, rather than just crumbling it immediately.
- Bloom Your Tomato Paste 🍅Cook the tomato paste in butter for 1-2 minutes before adding liquids to intensify its savory umami flavor and eliminate any metallic taste that raw paste can bring.
- Stagger Your Pasta Addition ⏱️Add pasta 2-3 minutes after the liquid comes to a boil rather than immediately, ensuring the flavorful sauce base develops first and the pasta absorbs maximum seasoning as it cooks.
- Temper Your Cream Mixture 🥛When adding cold milk and heavy cream to the hot broth, pour slowly while stirring to gradually raise their temperature and prevent curdling or separation in your finished sauce.
- Add Cheese Off-Heat 🧀Remove the pot from heat completely before stirring in the shredded cheeses so they melt smoothly and evenly without breaking down into greasy clumps from excessive heat exposure.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
My Calorie Intake
Smart Nutrition 
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