Hamburger Helper Recipe
Ditch the box with this easy, one-pot homemade Hamburger Helper recipe! It's a lightened-up version of the classic made with ground turkey, vegan cheese, and whole wheat macaroni.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1½ cups elbow macaroni I use DeLallo whole wheat macaroni
- 1 cup cubed vegan cheddar cheese I use Daiya, but you can also use regular cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk any milk you like
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Sauté the onions. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a deep-sided, nonstick skillet or a Dutch oven. Add onions and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the garlic and cook for 20 seconds.
- Brown the turkey. Add the ground turkey and season with chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned. Then, remove from heat and drain out the liquid.
- Combine. To the browned turkey meat, add the pasta, cheese, flour, milk, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce and stir to combine.
- Cook. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently; lower to a simmer and cover with a lid. Continue to cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pasta is tender and thoroughly cooked.
- Serve! Remove your hamburger helper from the heat and taste for seasonings. Adjust accordingly, and then serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 284mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 2mg
