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Homemade Hamburger Helper

September 8, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Whip up this one-skillet wonder in just 25 minutes! Ground beef, elbow pasta, and a cheddar cheese sauce come together to create a family favorite. Perfect for those busy nights when you need something tasty and satisfying on the table fast. Whether you have picky eaters or just crave some cheesy comfort, this Homemade Hamburger Helper is sure to please everyone!

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Homemade Hamburger Helper
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound extra lean ground beef (96% Lean/4% Fat)
  • 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons beef bouillon
  • 2 3/4 cups water
  • 9 ounces elbow macaroni noodles (approx 2 ½ cups)
  • 2 cups lowfat shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup skim milk
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  1. In a large deep skillet with a lid, cook the ground beef and onion on medium-high heat until ground beef until it’s no longer pink and it has reached 155-degree Fahrenheit.
  2. Add onion powder, garlic powder, beef bouillon, pepper, tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce into the ground beef and stir until it’s combined well.
  3. Add the water and elbow noodles. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, cover the pan with the lid, and reduce heat to medium-low. Let it cook for 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is cooked. Remove from heat.
  5. Add shredded cheese, yogurt, and milk. Stir until combined. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

Homemade Hamburger Helper Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 1/2 cups (231g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 250 % Daily Value Total Fat 4.5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 40 mg 13 % Sodium 530 mg 23 % Total Carbohydrate 28 g 10 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 25 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 155 mg 10 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 385 mg 8 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, cheese, fall, main, main course, noodle, soup

Beefy Sausage Zucchini Bake

November 15, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Beefy Sausage and Zucchini Bake is an easy, comforting casserole recipe for dinner! Click for this healthy recipe and many more from Dinner Tonight!

Dinner Tonight Recipe Beefy Sausage and Zucchini Bake - A pile of cooked zucchini slices and beef/sausage mixture with a tomato sauce.
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Dinner Tonight Recipe Beefy Sausage and Zucchini Bake - A pile of cooked zucchini slices and beef/sausage mixture with a tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound extra lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork sausage
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 6 ounces unsalted tomato paste
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes Italian style, 15.5 ounce
  • 4 cups sliced zucchini about 4 small
  • 1/4 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
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  1. In a skillet, brown beef, pork, and onion. Drain if needed.
  2. Add seasonings, tomato paste, and canned tomatoes.
  3. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini.
  4. Transfer mixture into a greased 9X13 baking dish.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.
  6. Remove from oven and sprinkle with grated parmesan.
Recipe Notes

Beefy Sausage Zucchini Bake Nutrition Facts Serving size (355g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 210 % Daily Value Total Fat 9 g 12 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 55 mg 18 % Sodium 310 mg 13 % Total Carbohydrate 15 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 9 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 17 g Vitamin D 0 % Calcium 6 % Iron 15 % Potassium 20 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, fall, main dish, sausage, zucchini

Tex Mex Beef Skillet

July 21, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Whether you’re looking for a delicious family meal or easy meal prep idea our Tex Mex Beef Skillet is a great option! This skillet recipe l is a great way to get your protein, vegetables, and grains all in meal!


Tex Mex Beef Skillet
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Ingredients
  • 1 pounds 96% lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoons salt
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 16 ounce canned unsalted pinto beans rinsed and drained
  • 8 ounce canned diced green chilies
  • 14 ounce canned unsalted diced tomatoes un-drained
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro for garnish
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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook meat and onion until brown, stirring to crumble. Drain, if necessary.
  3. Return meat to skillet.
  4. Add chili powder, cumin, tomato paste and salt. Mix until well combined.
  5. Stir in rice, beans, chilies and tomatoes; heat through. Cook until all the flavors combine.
  6. Garnish with cilantro.
  7. Serve immediately
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Beef, canned, dinner, grain, protein, recipe, recipes, rice, tex mex

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