If you love hamburger helper, give this Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe a try. Crock Pot Hamburger Helper Recipe is the best comfort food and so easy!
Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess grease and transfer the beef to a 6-quart slow cooker.
Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, crushed tomatoes, milk, and beef broth. Stir until well combined.
Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the uncooked macaroni. Cover and cook on high for 15–20 minutes, or until the pasta reaches the desired tenderness.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Often times, my family serves this alone. Everyone loves it and it is truly comfort food at its best. But if you want to get some veggies in there, a simple side salad goes great with it and only takes a few minutes to prepare. Green Beans are also really tasty too with it.