Healthier Homemade One Pot Hamburger Helper

Swapping out the boxed stuff and making this childhood special...but homemade and healthier!

⏱ 30 min 🔨 Prep 10min 🔥 Cook 20min 📊 Medium 🍽 6 servings 👁 7
Healthier Homemade One Pot Hamburger Helper

Ingredients

6 servings

Instructions

  1. 1. In a large pot set over medium hight heat, add the olive oil, onion and beef. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until brown all over, breaking up the meat as you go, about 10 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, paprika, and garlic powder, cook another minute.2. Add the pasta and zucchini and toss to coat, then pour in the broth and milk. Add the ketchup and stir to combine. Season with salt. 3. Bring to a gentle boil over medium high heat. Simmer 5-8 minutes until the pasta is al dente, stirring often. 4. Stir in the cheese and cook another few minutes until very creamy. 5. Divide the pasta among bowls and top with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Nutrition per serving

675kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$539.00
Per Serving
$90.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$1078.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (79% ingredients detected)
IngredientAmountSubtotal
extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp $69.00
lean ground beef 1 lb $198.00
yellow onion 1 medium $50.00
kosher salt and black pepper - -
chili powder 1 tsp $18.00
paprika 1 tsp $26.00
garlic powder 1 tsp $7.00
short cut pasta 1 lb $39.00
zucchini 1 -
low sodium beef broth 2 cups $63.00
milk 0.5 cups $5.00
-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 0.5 $55.00
ketchup 1 tbsp $9.00
fresh parsley - -

*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

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Healthier Homemade One Pot Hamburger Helper

Ingredients:
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 lb short cut pasta
  • 1 zucchini, grated ((about 1 cup grated))
  • 2 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1 1/2 cups milk ((use what you drink))
  • 1 1/2 -2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • fresh parsley, for serving

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