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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 396 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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!
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Notes
- ½ cup in size. This recipe will feed 3 to 4 adults or 6 kids.
- 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.
Nutrition Information
Calories
396kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
748mg
(31%)
Potassium
646mg
(18%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
179IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 396
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 396kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 748mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 646mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 179IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.