Get the Recipe: Healthy Hamburger Helper
This healthy hamburger helper is total comfort food! This childhood favorite is made with wholesome ingredients and bold flavors. It is made in one skillet and comes together quickly and easily.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground meat, turkey or beef
- ½ cup sweet onion, diced finely
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 2 tsp tapioca flour, or cornstarch
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
Instructions
- First, add ground meat to skillet over low medium heat. Cook until brown and crumbly. Discard grease.
- Add in chopped onion. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Then, add in all remaining ingredients including uncooked pasta. Stir to combine.
- Bring mixture to a boil. Lightly boil for 5 minutes.
- Then, reduce heat to a low simmer. Simmer for at least 10 minutes, up to 20 minutes. Mixture may need more broth as it continues to simmer. Stir occasionally.
- Finally, remove from heat. Ladle into bowls!
Notes
- Ground beef, turkey, pork or even sausage can be used.
- Feel free to taste as you cook. Adjust seasonings as you see fit.
- Canned coconut milk makes the sauce extra creamy. If not dairy free or Paleo, feel free to use half and half or creamer.
- Replace tapioca flour with cornstarch if desired.
- Any type of pasta can be used.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Each serving size is about ½ cup in size. This recipe will feed 3 to 4 adults or 6 kids.
Calories: 396kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 51mg, Sodium: 748mg, Potassium: 646mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 179IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 37mg, Iron: 4mg