Recipes

Hamburger Helper

Main ingredients

Protein
Ground beef
Starch
Elbow macaroni
Dairy
Cheddar cheese

Who needs the box when you can have this homemade Instant Pot Hamburger Helper on your table in less than 25 minutes! Easy, delicious comfort food made entirely in one pot.

Yield
6
Prep
15 min
Cook
8 min
Total
23 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 1 pound ground beef (extra lean)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Prep Instant Pot: Turn your Instant Pot to the saute setting. (See your manufacturer’s guide for detailed instructions on how to use your instant pot.)

  2. Cook Beef: Add the olive oil to the instant pot and heat. Add the ground beef, onion and garlic and break up the beef with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 3 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.

  3. Add Ingredients: Add the oregano, chili powder, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, broth, milk and elbow macaroni. Stir well, scraping the bottom to remove any stuck bits. Close the lid. Cook on high pressure (Manual setting) for 5 minutes.

  4. Finish and Serve: Once the Instant Pot cycle is complete, quick release the pressure and stir well. Stir in the cheese and garnish with parsley. Serve.

Nutrition

Serving size 1 serving

Calories 717 kcal

Fat 31 g

Saturated fat 16 g

Trans fat 1 g

Cholesterol 113 mg

Sodium 962 mg

Carbohydrates 64 g

Fiber 4 g

Sugar 6 g

Protein 44 g