Homemade Bacon Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper

A comforting homemade version of the classic hamburger helper with bacon, cheese, and macaroni.

By @eatwitzo

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb ground beef
• 0.75 lb bacon
• 0 bacon
• 6 oz tomato paste
• 5 cups beef broth
• 12 oz evaporated milk
• 11 oz macaroni noodles
• 1.25 tbsp garlic powder
• 1.25 tbsp onion powder
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp salt
• 0.25 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0 beef broth
• 0 evaporated milk
• 0 heavy cream
• 8 oz shredded colby jack cheese

Instructions

1. In a large pot, cook 1-2 lb ground beef over medium heat until browned.
2. While the beef is cooking, in a separate pan, cook 1/2-1 lb bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
3. Drain excess fat from the ground beef, then add the crumbled bacon to the pot.
4. Add 6 oz tomato paste to the pot and stir to combine with the meat.
5. Pour in 4-6 cups beef broth and 12 oz evaporated milk. Stir well.
6. Add 10-12 oz macaroni noodles to the pot and stir to combine.
7. Season with 1-1 1/2 tbsp garlic powder, 1-1 1/2 tbsp onion powder, 2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tsp salt. Stir well.
8. Add 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce and 1 cup heavy cream to the pot. Stir to combine.
9. Simmer the mixture for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust extra liquids (beef broth/evaporated milk/heavy cream) if needed.
10. After simmering, add 8 oz shredded colby jack cheese and stir until melted. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Total cook time after adding pasta should be about 15-20 minutes.