HOMEMADE CHEESY HAMBURGER HELPER | QUICK & EASY 20-MINUTE ONE POT MEAL| KID APPROVED!

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories, while water can substitute for a lighter dish.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

Add 1.25 pounds of ground beef and brown it.

Add 1 small diced yellow onion directly to the meat while cooking.

Season the beef with 1 tablespoon of seasoned salt and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper.

Drain excess fat from the skillet after browning the beef.

Add 8 ounces of tomato sauce to the skillet.

Pour in 2 cups of beef broth.

Add 1 cup of milk to the mixture.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste (optional).

Add minced garlic (not specified in the transcript when to add).

Season with 0.5 tablespoon of garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon of onion powder, 0.5 teaspoon of Italian seasonings, and 0.5 tablespoon of crushed red pepper.

Add cavatappi pasta (or pasta of choice) to the skillet.

Cover the skillet and simmer over low heat for 10 to 12 minutes.

Add triple cheddar cheese and a little mozzarella cheese to the pasta mixture.

Sprinkle paprika on top for flavor and garnish with parsley before serving.

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