Go Back
–+ servings

Hamburger Macaroni

No need for a box of Hamburger Helper. You have this tasty recipe for a complete one-pot meal ready in under an hour.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Author Meme

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 10 ounces mushrooms finely chopped
  • 4 medium carrots finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups beef broth preferrably no-salt added or low-sodium
  • ¾ cup water divided
  • 2 tablespoon red wine optional
  • 2 cups elbow noodles whole grain
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • ½ cup plain yogurt greek or regular, preferably not fat-free
  • ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook beef, and drain fat. Return beef to the Dutch oven.
  • Add in onions, mushrooms, carrots, garlic, thyme, salt, peppers, and seasoning. Cook until veggies are softened and mushrooms release their juices, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour in broth, ½ cup water, red wine, noodles, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  • Whisk flour and remaining ¼ cup water together until smooth in a small bowl. Stir into beef mixture. Cook 3 minutes.
  • Stir in yogurt. Simmer mixture, stirring often, about 2 minutes until sauce is thickened.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in cheese. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Notes

*The recipe can easily be halved, or you can freeze leftovers.
*To make gluten-free, use gluten-free noodles. Replace the 2 tablespoons flour with 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and follow directions as written.