Easiest Healthy Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe
This healthy homemade hamburger helper recipe is an easy, family-favorite dinner perfect for busy weeknights!
Servings: 6 people
Equipment
- Large Dutch Oven or Large Skillet
- Wooden Spoon
- Large pot to boil pasta
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced or 1/2 a medium onion
- 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lbs lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups organic pasta
- 1/2 tsp paprika optional
Instructions
- Boil the dry pasta in a large pot according to the package directions until al dente.
- In a large Dutch oven or large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté until soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Break it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, until browned.
- In a small bowl, mix together the tomato paste, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined. Add sea salt and paprika (if using), and stir until the sauce is smooth.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the pot with the ground beef and stir well to coat the meat. Cook for a couple of minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Add the cooked pasta to the beef mixture and give it a good stir to coat the noodles in the sauce. Adjust seasoning with black pepper or more salt if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese if desired. Pair with a side salad for a complete meal!
Notes
- For added flavor, add a splash of beef broth or chicken broth to the sauce while cooking.
- If your kids aren't keen on the texture of onions, replace the diced onions with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of onion powder. This will still give you the savory onion flavor without the pieces that picky eaters might try to avoid.