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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
Servings: 1 1/2 cup servings
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Instructions
  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

Air Fried Red Snapper

June 7, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Fish cooked in the air fryer is moist, crispy & delicious. Encased in a flavorful crust, the fish stays tender on the inside while being crunchy on the outside. Give this recipe a try the next time you’re in the mood for fried fish!


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Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 3/4 cup reduced fat grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1.5 pounds red snapper fillets
  • Avocado oil spray
Servings: 4 ounce fillets
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  1. In a shallow dish combine the panko, Parmesan, and parsley.
  2. In a separate shallow dish, whisk together egg, mayonnaise, Dijon, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pat the snapper fillets dry with a paper towel and cut into 4 ounce sections.
  4. Dredge the fillets in the egg mixture, flipping to coat both sides.
  5. Pick up the fillet pieces one at a time, letting excess drip off before placing in the panko mixture. Coat both sides of each fillet in panko mixture, gently pressing down on the fillets to get the coating to adhere. Repeat with all fillets.
  6. Transfer fillets to your air fryer basket, taking care to not overcrowd as that will prevent the fish from crisping, spray the top of each fillet with avocado oil.
  7. Cook in the air fryer at 400°F for 12-15 minutes. After the first 6-8 minutes, open the air fryer and flip over the fillets, spray again with oil and then continue cooking.
  8. You might need to adjust the cooking times depending on the kind and the thickness of the fish that you’re using and the model of your air fryer. Fish is ready when it’s easily flaked with a fork.
Recipe Notes

Air Fried Red Snapper Nutrition Facts Serving size 4 ounces (154g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 250 % Daily Value Total Fat 9 g 12 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 80 mg 27 % Sodium 340 mg 15 % Total Carbohydrate 13 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 1 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 27 g Vitamin D 12 mcg 60 % Calcium 85 mg 6 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 505 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, air, air fry, air fryer, fish, main course, protein, red snapper, Seafood, snapper

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