Single Serve Hamburger Helper
Craving comfort food but cooking for one? This single serve Hamburger Helper recipe brings all the nostalgic, savory flavor of the classic weeknight dinner—without the leftovers or waste. It’s perfectly portioned, especially when it comes to the pasta (because let’s face it-most of us cook way too much when we’re only feeding ourselves). Made in one pan and ready in under 30 minutes, this small-batch version is ideal for a cozy night in, quick lunch, or solo dinner win. No box needed-just real ingredients and real comfort.
Single Serve Hamburger Helper
Single-serve Hamburger Helper made from scratch-perfectly portioned pasta, savory beef, and creamy sauce in one pan, no leftovers!
Ingredients
- ¼ lbs. ground beef
- ¼ yellow onion finely diced
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ⅓ cup milk
- 4 oz cheddar and American cheese
- ½ tbsp Pretty Girls Eat Too All Purpose Seasoning
- 1/2 cup elbow macaroni noodles
Instructions
- To a skillet on medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Add in half of all purpose seasoning.
- Add in onion and sauté until transclucent. Follow with garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add in tomato paste and allow a minute or so to turn a burgundy color – stir frequently.
- Lower heat to medium and add in elbow pasta, chicken broth, and milk, along with remaining seasoning. Cover and simmer for 8 minutes.
- Uncover and add in cheese. Stir until melted and serve immediately.
