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Copycat Hamburger Helper

Copycat Hamburger Helper

A cheesy, creamy tomato sauce with ground beef and pasta
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lb Short Pasta
  • 2 lb Ground Beef
  • ½ White Onion diced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 2 cups Beef Broth
  • 1 15oz can Tomato Puree
  • 1 tsp Ground Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Start water boiling for pasta.
  • In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add ground beef, onion, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook and crumble until no longer pink.
  • In a bowl, combine broth, tomato puree, cornstarch and ground mustard. Add to ground beef mixture and reduce heat to medium low. Let simmer while pasta cooks.
  • Add pasta to boiling water and cook as directed on the package. Drain in colander, shake off excess water and return to pot (away from heat).
  • Add cheese to meat mixture and stir to combine. Once melted add sauce to pasta and stir to combine. Serve with garnish of parsley, if desired.
Keyword cheese, creamy sauce, ground beef, ground beef recipes, Pasta, pasta dishes, tomato, tomato sauce
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