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Homemade Hamburger Helper

Homemade Hamburger Helper
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This homemade Hamburger Helper recipe is packed with real ingredients that not only taste better but fuel and nourish your body. The fresh veggies and homemade sauce elevate the dish to new heights, while the melted cheese gives it that same comforting, indulgent feel we all love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 16oz box of elbow macaroni pasta
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium zucchini, grated
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp Worchestershire sauce
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth (*add more as needed to loosen the sauce at the end)
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 16 oz grated cheddar and mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley to garnish* (optional)

Instructions

  1. Begin by chopping and grating your vegetables, aromatics, and cheese.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your pasta according to package instructions until al dente.  Drain and set aside.
  3. To a large oven-safe skillet or pot, add oil and saute ground beef until browned.  Use your wooden spoon to break up the meat into crumbles.
  4. Add onions, zucchini and carrots until the vegetables have softened (about 5 minutes).  Add garlic and saute for just a minute or until the garlic become fragrant and slightly golden. 
  5. Add tomato paste and seasonings (garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper) and saute for just a minute to toast the spices.
  6. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth and mix.  Add the cooked pasta, sour cream, and 1.5 cups of cheese.
  7. Mix everything together then reduce heat to low and top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.  Cover with lid for about 3 minutes or until the cheese has fully melted.
  8. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley* (optional) and serve immediately.

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