How to Make One Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe

• Place a Dutch oven pan or sauce pot over medium high heat and add the avocado oil. Once the oil is hot, add the ground beef. Allow the beef to brown in the pan and break it down using a spatula.
• Next, add the diced tomato, diced green bell pepper, diced sweet onion and minced garlic. Sauté. Season everything with paprika, chili powder, kosher salt and cracked black pepper.
• Once the vegetables have softened add the tomato paste and stir well. Let the tomato paste caramelize in the pan a touch before deglazing the pan with beef broth. Once you add the broth, be sure to scrape any tiny pieces from the bottom of the pan.
• Add the milk and elbow macaroni and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid. Be sure to stir frequently to prevent the pasta from sticking to the pan. Simmer for 12-15 minutes. Once the pasta is tender turn the heat off. Add the grated medium cheddar cheese and gently fold it in until its melted. Taste and season accordingly. Option to add some red pepper flakes for a hint of spice. Serve hot.