Name: Dairy-Free Hamburger Helper
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American

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October 6, 2025

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This dairy free hamburger helper recipe comes together with savory ground beef in a creamy tomato sauce with macaroni noodles. It's cooked in one pot and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. Hamburger helper is a comfort food classic. To make this childhood favorite, let's first recap what exactly it is. Hamburger Helper is a store-bought boxed mix that contains dry noodles and a powdered packet to make a creamy sauce.

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Dairy-Free Hamburger Helper

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WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

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Warm olive oil in a large skillet (or large stock pot or dutch oven) over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and ground beef.

Sauté the onions and beef, breaking up the meat with the back of a wooden spoon as it browns. This takes about 5 minutes.

Season with garlic powder, paprika, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine.

Add the broth, dairy free milk, and uncooked pasta. Give everything a big stir. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer.

Let pasta cook until al dente, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid has absorbed, about 8-12 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Add ½ cup extra broth or reserved pasta water if the noodles are looking too dry. For an ultra-creamy sauce, stir in 1 cup dairy free shredded cheese or ½ cup dairy free sour cream just before serving.

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Hey there, I'm Jenna Urben! I'm the recipe developer, photographer, and writer behind The Urben Life. My mission is to share allergy-friendly recipes the entire family will love.