Why buy hamburger helper at the grocery store when you can easily make your own Crockpot Hamburger Helper in the slow cooker. With only 5 minutes of prep time, this is a recipe with delicious flavor, perfect for busy weeknights!
8servings
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 2 hourshours30 minutesminutes
Total Time 2 hourshours45 minutesminutes
Ingredients
1poundground beef
¾cupdiced onion
1bell pepper dicedI use green
1teaspoonminced garlic
3cupsuncooked elbow macaroni noodles
1teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonblack pepper
1teaspoonoregano
2teaspoondry parsley
1teaspoongranulated sugar
2Tablespoonssoy sauce
1cupmilk
1cupbeef broth
1can14.5 oz diced tomatoes
2cupsshredded cheddar cheese
Fresh parsleyoptional
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5 minutes, then add the onion, pepper, and garlic and continue to brown ground beef until no longer pink.
Add the beef mixture, macaroni, spices, sugar, soy sauce, milk, beef broth, and diced tomatoes to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours (The time may change depending on your slow cooker and the way you like your pasta to be cooked, al dente or tender.
After the cooking time is over, stir in cheese. Give a quick stir until everything is well combined.
Serve warm and sprinkle with fresh parsley if you want a pop of color.
Pair with green beans or peas for an easy meal.Add a dollop of sour cream for extra richness.Substitution: 3 teaspoons of Italian seasoning may be subbed for the parsley and oregano
Notes
Pair with green beans or peas for an easy meal.Add a dollop of sour cream for extra richness.Substitution: 3 teaspoons of Italian seasoning may be subbed for the parsley and oregano