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Homemade Hamburger Helper (Creamy Beef and Shells)
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Homemade Hamburger Helper (Creamy Beef and Shells)

40 minServes 5Nutri-Score C€€
from @heresyourbite18 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

5 people
  • onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • ground beefMeat500 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • tomato paste (tablespoons)Pantry2 pieces
  • beef brothPantry900 ml
  • shell pasta (uncooked)Grains350 g
  • heavy creamDairy180 ml
  • cheddar cheese (shredded)Dairy200 g
  • parmesan (grated)Dairy50 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepperSpices3 g
  • paprikaSpices4 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • onion powderSpices3 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml

per serving

Nutrition

578kcal

Carbs
57 g
Proteins
29 g
Fat
26 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Spatula

step by step

Method

  1. Sauté the onion

    • Heat a little oil in a large pot.
    • Sauté the onion with a pinch of salt until soft.
    Step 1

  2. Brown the beef

    • Add the ground beef and let it sit undisturbed to develop a nice crust.
    • Break it up, then season with salt, pepper, the remaining seasonings and the garlic.
    Step 2

  3. Cook the tomato paste

    • Clear a space in the pan and add the tomato paste.
    • Cook it directly against the hot pan until it starts to darken, then stir it into the rest.
    Step 3

  4. Simmer the pasta

    • Add the broth and bring everything to a simmer.
    • Pour in the uncooked pasta, give it a stir, then cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
    • Add a few splashes of broth if it starts looking dry.
    Step 4

  5. Make it creamy

    • Pour in the cream and add the cheeses handful by handful.
    • Keep stirring until everything is super creamy and glossy.
    • Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
    Step 5

  6. Rest and serve

    • Let it sit for a couple of minutes so the sauce can really cling to the pasta.
    • Serve and enjoy.
    Step 6
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