Homemade Hamburger Helper - Taco Pasta

Name: How to cook Homemade Hamburger Helper - Taco Pasta - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Christina

Homemade Hamburger Helper - Taco Pasta

As a kid, I LOVED hamburger helper! But now as a mom, I very rarely buy it because of the sodium and because of the unnecessary processed ingredients. But I came across this recipe and had to try it out. Turned out delicious! Recipe source: farmgirlgourmet.com

Ingredient

Food ration :

6 servings

Cooking time :

25 mins

1 lb.

ground beef

1/2

small yellow onion, diced

2 tbsp.

olive oil

2 cups

small uncooked pasta

2 1/2 cups

milk

1 1/2 cups

water

1 tsp.

each chili powder, ground cumin

1/2 tsp.

each salt, paprika, smoked paprika

1/4 tsp.

pepper, garlic powder

1 tbsp.

cornstarch

2 cups

shredded cheddar cheese

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Start out by heating the oil in a large, deep skillet with a tight fitting lid over medium heat. Add the onion and cook about 3-4 minutes. Then add the ground beef and cook until browned through, breaking it up as you go. Drain out any excess fat, if needed. Then add the pasta and milk to the skillet

* Step 2

Using a tbsp. of the water you have measured, mix it and the cornstarch together in a small separate bowl to form a slurry. Add the rest of the water to the skillet along with the seasonings and the cornstarch slurry. Stir it all together and wait for it to come to a boil.

* Step 3

Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover with the lid. Allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Then remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the cheese until it's incorporated in. Place the lid back on and let it sit for 5 or so minutes before serving.

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