Homemade comfort food made easy. This creamy one-pot hamburger helper is quick, cozy, and packed with flavor—and the best part? Everything cooks in one pot, so cleanup is minimal.
Made with ground beef, rotini pasta, a creamy tomato sauce, plenty of cheddar cheese, and Boursin cheese for an extra layer of creaminess and flavor, this is the kind of dinner you can throw together on a busy night and have leftovers for tomorrow.
Why You’ll Love It
- One pot = less cleanup
- Ready in about 30 minutes
- Makes plenty for leftovers
- Creamy, cheesy, and comforting
- No complicated seasoning list
- Perfect for a busy weeknight
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 box rotini pasta
- 32 oz beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package Boursin cheese
- Made by Madi Salt & Char
- Made by Madi Pepper & Co.
- Made by Madi Harvest Blend
Instructions
1. Brown the beef
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
Drain excess grease if needed. If using lean beef that doesn’t produce oil, add a splash of olive oil before adding your veggies
2. Add the vegetables
Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Cook for a few minutes until they begin to soften.
3. Build the flavor
Stir in the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce.
Season with Salt & Char, Pepper & Co., and Harvest Blend to taste.
4. Add the pasta and liquids
Pour in the beef broth and milk. Stir to combine, then add the rotini.
Bring everything to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
5. Make it creamy
Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the heavy cream and Boursin cheese until melted and creamy.
Add the shredded cheddar and stir until completely melted and smooth.
6. Serve
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve hot with extra cheddar on top if you’re feeling fancy.
Made with Madi Tip
The secret to keeping this recipe simple is letting Salt & Char, Pepper & Co., and Harvest Blend do the heavy lifting. You don’t need a cabinet full of spices to make a flavorful dinner.
And because everything cooks together in one pot, the pasta soaks up all that savory, creamy flavor as it cooks.
Storage & Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
When reheating, add a splash of milk or beef broth to loosen the sauce and bring back that creamy consistency.
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