This Crockpot Hamburger Helper is super easy to make and jam-packed with flavor. Plus, it only requires a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. So get ready to enjoy a delicious and hearty dinner without spending hours in the kitchen.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- ground beef
- yellow onion
- fresh garlic, peeled and minced
- diced tomatoes with juices
- tomato paste
- Worcestershire sauce
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- beef broth
- milk
- elbow pasta noodles, uncooked
- cheddar cheese, shredded
Ingredients
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Equipment
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned throughout.
Place cooked ground beef in your crockpot. Discard excess grease.
To the ground beef, add diced onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper.
Stir to combine. Pour in the beef broth and milk, stir to mix thoroughly, then secure the lid on your crockpot and set heat to high for 3 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
In the last 20-30 minutes of cook time, remove the lid and stir in the elbow noodles. Place the lid back on the crockpot for the remaining time.
Just before serving, stir in the shredded cheese.
Serve and enjoy!
Storage
The leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Expert Tips
Expert Tip: Don't lift the lid during the cooking of the noodles. Removing the lid will slow down the cooking time.
Frequently Asked Questions
I don't recommend freezing it, the noodles will become mushy.
To reheat, add a couple of tablespoons of water or milk and then heat in a microwave-safe dish string every 30 seconds until heated through.
I used an 8-quart slow cooker. I don't recommend using a smaller one.
Variations
- Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- Instead of beef broth, use vegetable broth or chicken broth if you need to.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet when you add the onion and garlic to increase the vegetables in this dish.
- Add 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning to the sauce for more flavor.
- Stir in a few tablespoons of heavy cream just before serving for an extra creamy touch.
Serving Suggestions
I like to serve my Slow Cooker Hamburger Helper with a side dish like these Oven Roasted Green Beans, Roasted Broccoli with Garlic, or Simple Arugula Salad.
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Crockpot Hamburger Helper
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef Note 1
- 1 small yellow onion, peeled and chopped approximately ½ cup
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and minced
- 14.5 ounce can, diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk Note 2
- 3 cups elbow pasta noodles, uncooked
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned throughout.
- Place cooked ground beef in your crockpot. Discard excess grease.
- To the ground beef, add diced onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper.
- Stir to combine. Pour in the beef broth and milk, stir to mix thoroughly, then secure the lid on your crockpot and set heat to high for 3 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
- In the last 20-30 minutes of cook time, remove the lid and stir in the elbow noodles. Place the lid back on the crockpot for the remaining time.
- Just before serving, stir in the shredded cheese.
