The Bear-Inspired Elevated Hamburger Helper Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
27 minutes
Servings:
5 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup finely diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 ½ tablespoons double-concentrated tomato paste
  • 2 ¾ cups water
  • 1 (5.2-ounce) box Chili Macaroni Hamburger Helper
  • ¼ cup grated white cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions, for garnish
Directions
  1. Bring a skillet to medium heat and melt the butter.
  2. Add the panko breadcrumbs to the pan and cook, tossing regularly, until golden brown. Remove to a bowl and set aside.
  3. Bring a skillet to medium-high heat, add the ground beef, and cook, breaking apart, for 4 minutes.
  4. Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook for 3 minutes.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Pour in the water, Hamburger Helper seasoning packet, and pasta.
  7. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender, stirring regularly.
  8. Remove pasta from heat and stir in the cheese.
  9. Garnish the Hamburger Helper with toasted panko and scallions, and serve immediately.