Homemade Green Chile Hamburger Helper

Homemade Green Chile Hamburger Helper

There’s nothing better than a simple, one-pan meal on a chilly day—especially when it’s made with hearty, high-quality beef and a little kick of green chile. This Homemade Green Chile Hamburger Helper is a from-scratch take on a classic comfort dish, made with Centennial Cuts ground beef, pantry staples, and plenty of bold, savory flavor. Cozy, satisfying, and weeknight-easy, it’s the kind of meal that brings everyone back to the table for seconds.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup dry macaroni noodles
• 1 cup hot water
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup green chile
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Instructions:

• Brown the Beef
  • In a large skillet set over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
  • Once done, drain off any excess grease.
• Add Ingredients
  • To the same skillet, add the macaroni, hot water, milk, cornstarch, and all of the seasonings—paprika, onion powder, green chile, garlic powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir everything together until well mixed.
• Simmer and Cook
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low.
  • Let it simmer gently for about 12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
• Finish with Cheese
  • Remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted, then cover and let the dish rest for 2 minutes to thicken.
• Stir once more before serving.