@labraerick: Homemade high protein Hamburger Helper | Ingredients 1 lb 93% lean ground beef 8 oz elbow macaroni 1 small onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 cups low-sodium beef broth 1 cup fat free cottage cheese 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp dried oregano Salt and black pepper, to taste Instructions 1.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni until just al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain. 2.While the pasta cooks, blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth. Set aside. 3.Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns. 4.Add the diced onion and cook for another 3–4 minutes until softened. 5.Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. 6.Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen its flavor. 7.Stir in the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. 8.Pour in the beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 2–3 minutes. 9.Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the blended cottage cheese until fully incorporated. 10.Add the shredded cheddar a handful at a time, stirring until melted and smooth. 11.Fold in the cooked macaroni. If the sauce is thicker than you'd like, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until it reaches that good ol creamy consistency. 12.Taste and adjust with additional salt and pepper if needed. 13. serve immediately! #ericklabra #recipesoftiktok #hamburgerhelper

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