Homemade Hamburger Helper

By Peggie

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 1/2 red pepper, diced
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (or more, if you like it spicy!)
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 cube frozen spinach (or about 1 cup fresh, chopped fine)
• 1 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cup beef broth
• 2 1/2 cups dry, uncooked macaroni
• 1 1/2 cups tomato or pasta sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese

Preparation

Step 1

To a large pot add beef, onion, peppers, pepper flakes, garlic, salt, Italian seasoning and spinach. Cook over medium high heat until beef is browned.
Add in milk, broth, macaroni and tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook 12-15 minutes, stirring often.
Stir in 1 cup of cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top, cover and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
NOTES
See doubled ingredients below.
**NOTE: Nutrition information is estimated and will vary depending on exact serving size, types and brands of products used.


NUTRITION INFORMATION
Serving size: ⅙ Calories: 469 Fat: 17g Carbohydrates: 45g Sugar: 10g Fiber: 5g Protein: 34g