DIY Hamburger Helper (But Better): Creamy Tomato & Beef Pasta Skillet
This DIY Hamburger Helper is giving childhood nostalgia, but make it creamy, tomatoey, and way more delicious.One skillet, zero mystery ingredients—just cozy comfort food done right.
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Ingredients
- Avocado Oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3½ cups beef stock
- ½ pound pipe rigate
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons diced chives divided
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium, then drizzle in the olive oil. Once it’s shimmering, toss in the diced onion and sauté until soft and see-through—about 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, just until your kitchen smells amazing.
- Add the ground beef, season it with salt and pepper, and break it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Let it brown until cooked through.
- Stir in the tomato paste and sugar, and seasonings until the beef is coated and everything smells rich and toasted.
- Pour in the beef stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Add your pasta and let it cook, stirring now and then, until perfectly al dente—about 8 to 10 minutes, depending on your pasta shape.
- Take it off the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar and half the chives. Stir until the cheese melts into that dreamy sauce.
- Scoop into bowls and finish with the rest of the chives. Dinner = done.
Servings: 4