Say "bye-bye" to sad, boxed meals and "hello" to this gorgeous, healthy twist on your childhood favorite! My Healthy Hamburger Helper recipe is a light and simple twist on the American classic, and can easily be made gluten-free! Plus, this recipe comes together with only one pot, and in 30 minutes. Weeknight dinners have never been more easy, more delicious, or more nostalgic!
Ingredients
For the Hamburger Helper
- 2 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Onion finely diced
- 2 Medium Carrots scrubbed and cut into 1/4 inch rounds
- 2 Cloves Garlic mashed
- 1 Pound Lean Ground Beef
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1 Pound Macaroni Noodles
- 3 Cups Broth chicken, beef, or vegetable broth all work well
- 1 5 oz Container Greek Yogurt (or 3/4 cup)
- 1 Tablespoon Ketchup
- 1 1/2 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese grated
For the Garnishes
- Chopped Parsley
- Chopped Chives
Instructions
- Start by heating your oil in a large pot or dutch oven, on the stove, over medium heat.
- While the oil is heating, prepare your veggies. Dice your onions, scrub and cut the carrots into 1/4 inch rounds, and mash the garlic.
- Once the oil is hot, add in the prepared vegetables, stirring often until the onions start to soften. This should take abut 5 minutes.
- Next, add in the beef and cook until no pink remains, making sure to break up the meat as you go. This should take about 10 minutes.
- Then, add in a generous pinch of salt (approximately 1 teaspoon) and black pepper.
- Stir in the chili powder and paprika, and cook for about another minute.
- Next, add the pasta, broth, greek yogurt, and ketchup to the pot, stirring everything to combine.
- Bring your mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat and simmer for about 5-8 minutes, until the pasta is al dente, making sure to stir often.
- Once the pasta is al dente, remove the pot from the heat. Stir in your shredded cheese until it's nice and melted.
- Plate your pasta, add garnishes of choice, and enjoy!
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