Homemade Hamburger Helper

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 7 oz rotini
• 1 zucchini

  diced
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 small onion

  diced
• 2 garlic cloves

  minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes

  undrained
• 2 cups low sodium beef broth
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• salt and pepper
• fresh parsley

  chopped

Instructions

• 1 Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef
  until browned. Drain any excess fat.
• 2 Add Aromatics: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté
  until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
• 3 Combine Ingredients: Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), beef broth,
  milk, tomato paste, and spices (paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and
  pepper). Bring the mixture to a simmer.
• 4 Add Pasta: Stir in the elbow macaroni and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to
  medium-low, cover, and let it simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta
  is cooked to your liking.
• 5 Add Cheese: Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar
  cheese until it’s melted and the sauce is creamy.
• 6 Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

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