Dairy-Free Hamburger Helper

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.

Author: The Urben Life

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 462 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 tbsp - olive oil
1 lb - ground beef
1 - yellow onion
1 tsp - garlic powder
1 tsp - paprika
1 tsp - dijon mustard
1 tsp - salt
½ tsp - black pepper
2 tablespoons - tomato paste
2 cups - beef broth
2 cups - dairy free milk
12 ounces - dried elbow pasta

Instructions

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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