Cheesy Enchilada Hamburger Helper (One Pot Recipe)
Cheesy enchilada Hamburger Helper is a quick and easy one-pot dinner that combines seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, enchilada sauce, and plenty of melted cheese. It's a homemade version of the comfort food you know and love that is perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 6
Calories: 545kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion peeled & diced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 1/2 cups medium shell pasta
- 1 28 oz can red enchilada sauce
- salt & pepper to taste1
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese divided
- fresh cilantro for serving (optional, but recommended)
- sour cream for serving (optional, but recommended)
- crushed tortilla chips for serving (optional, but recommended)
Instructions
- Add the beef to a large Dutch oven, or other heavy bottomed pot, and set over medium high heat.1 lb ground beef
- Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until the beef's crumbled and fully cooked through. Strain off grease.1 large yellow onion
- Add the seasonings and garlic to the meat, and stir until fully incorporated.salt & pepper, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tbsp minced garlic
- Add the broth, milk, enchilada sauce, and pasta to the pot. Stir everything together until well combined.1 cup beef broth, 1 cup milk, 1 28 oz can red enchilada sauce, 2 1/2 cups medium shell pasta
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of cheese- just until melted and sauce is smooth.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly out overtop the pasta, cover, and let rest just until melted.2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Serve warm & enjoy!
Notes
- Want to add some veggies to the meal? Add some diced bell peppers with the onions and beef. You can also stir in drained and rinsed black beans or even some frozen corn just before you pull the pot off the heat. Stir them and let them cook just until warm.
- The cayenne pepper is optional. There's not enough to make it very spicy but if you are sensitive to spice you can skip it. You can also add more if your family likes things hot and spicy.
- If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it with more beef broth.
Nutrition
Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1656mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1189IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 515mg | Iron: 3mg