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5 from 19 votes

Cheesy Enchilada Hamburger Helper

Cheesy Enchilada Hamburger Helper is a homemade ground beef recipe. Flavorful mexican-style spices and enchilada sauce give this ground beef recipe its Mexican flavors.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 716kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced, 1 cup
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 8 ounces uncooked elbow pasta about 1 ¾ cups dry pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Cook ground beef, onion, chili powder, cumin and garlic, in a large skillet with deep sides over medium-high heat, until browned.
  • Add beef broth, enchilada sauce and milk and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the uncooked pasta and continue to cook, uncovered, until the pasta is al dente, 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from the heat, stir in the cheese and let stand, covered, until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve with dollops of sour cream, sliced scallions and additional cheese, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 716kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 742mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1077IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 394mg | Iron: 4mg