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Homemade Hamburger Helper


Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Author admin

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp oil of choice
  • 1.5 cups celery diced
  • .5 cup onion chopped
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 14.5oz cans diced tomatos I prefer fire roasted for bump of flavor
  • 5 cups cooked macaroni pasta Dry, it should be almost a 16oz box
  • 1 lb American cheese I used about 15/16 slices, add about that and add more if you want more
  • salt/pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the macaroni pasta according to package directions

  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil over med-high heat in a large pot

  3. Add in the ground beef & brown

  4. When the beef is browned, remove some of the liquid/fat if there is more than a couple of tablespoons there & stir in the celery & onion

  5. Cook for a few minutes, until the celery & onion have softened

  6. Stir in the cans of tomatoes, & bring to a simmer

  7. Stir in the cooked macaroni pasta

  8. Break up the American cheese into small portions  & add to the pot 

  9. Stir frequently so the cheese melts & makes a creamy sauce

  10. Add salt/pepper to taste

  11. Serve & enjoy!