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												Homemade Gluten-free Hamburger Helper
One-pot meals are super convenient and easy to make, but not always healthy – except this one is! This healthy Gluten-free Hamburger Helper is also dairy-free, full of real-food ingredients with a taste kids love!
Prep Time
														10 mins
													Cook Time
														10 mins
													Total Time
														30 mins
													
													Servings:  6 
												
																																				
													Calories:  655 kcal
												
																								
																								
																								
													Course:  
																											Main Course 																									
																								
																								
																								
													Cuisine:  
																											Keto 																									
																							Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
 - 1 cup onion (diced)
 - 1 teaspoon paprika
 - 1 teaspoon parsley
 - 1 teaspoon oregano
 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
 - 1 teaspoon salt
 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
 - 2 teaspoons tomato paste (optional - for extra umami and flavor; my husband and I added hot chili sauce as well)
 - 1 1/2 cups dairy-free or regular milk (use unsweetened if using a DF version)
 - 1 1/2 cups beef broth
 - 2 1/3 cups gluten-free noodles
 - 1 cup allowed cheddar cheese (use regular or DF option)
 - 1-2 teaspoons gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
 
Instructions
- Preheat a 10-inch skillet with a tight fitting lid over medium heat.
 - Add in your ground beef and diced onion, brown.
 - Add in all the spices.
 - Stir in the liquids and noodles.
 - Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and turn the heat to low.
 - Simmer about 10-15 minutes until the noodles are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
 - Remove from the heat, vent the lid, and let rest to absorb the remaining liquid for about 5 minutes.
 - Stir in the cheese and Worcestershire, taste, add more salt if necessary, enjoy!
 
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																Slow Cooker Directions
- After cooking the beef and onions, add that and the spices and liquids to your slow cooker and stir.
 - Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Note that the cook time here is really flexible so technically you could cook this anywhere from 3-8 hours on low.
 - Around 15 minutes before serving, turn the slow cooker to high and stir in the pasta. Check atfter 15 minutes, and if necessary, cook for an additional 5-10 minutes ongoing as needed until the pasta is cooked as desired. If the pasta is still not done when most of the liquid is absorbed, add ½-1 cup additional milk or broth, or a combination, as needed.
 
Notes
- Noodles: For noodles, I personally use and love Trader Joe's Brown Rice Pasta or Tinkyada.
 - Milk: Coconut and almond are my favorite options for milk. Here are Easiest Homemade Coconut Milk, Easy Homemade Almond Milk, and Homemade Rice Milk.
 - Broth: I use my own homemade beef bone broth for added nutrition benefits. See How to Make Bone Broth. You can also buy it here, or get that same brand on Amazon. If you are in a pinch, use this Homemade Vegetable Broth.
 - Cheddar: For an allowed cheddar, I used Daiya Cheddar Shreds.
 - Note that I make this recipe often in the cast iron skillet that you see in the photos. Another skillet can be used as well, but I love this skillet
 - Noodles: For noodles, I personally use and love Trader Joe's Brown Rice Pasta or Tinkyada.
 - Milk: Coconut and almond are my favorite options for milk. Here are Easiest Homemade Coconut Milk, Easy Homemade Almond Milk, and Homemade Rice Milk.
 - Broth: I use my own homemade beef bone broth for added nutrition benefits. See How to Make Bone Broth. You can also buy it here, or get that same brand on Amazon. If you are in a pinch, use this Homemade Vegetable Broth.
 - Cheddar: For an allowed cheddar, I used Daiya Cheddar Shreds.
 - Note that I make this recipe often in the cast iron skillet that you see in the photos. Another skillet can be used as well, but I love this skillet
 
Nutrition Information
																											
														Calories  
														655kcal
																													(33%)
																																									
														Carbohydrates  
														81g
																													(27%)
																																									
														Protein  
														26g
																													(52%)
																																									
														Fat  
														25g
																													(38%)
																																									
														Saturated Fat  
														11g
																													(55%)
																																									
														Trans Fat  
														1g
																																									
														Cholesterol  
														80mg
																													(27%)
																																									
														Sodium  
														835mg
																													(35%)
																																									
														Potassium  
														424mg
																													(12%)
																																									
														Fiber  
														3g
																													(12%)
																																									
														Sugar  
														5g
																													(10%)
																																									
														Vitamin A  
														540IU
																													(11%)
																																									
														Vitamin C  
														3mg
																													(3%)
																																									
														Calcium  
														237mg
																													(24%)
																																									
														Iron  
														2mg
																													(11%)
																																									
														Net Carbohydrates  
														78g
																																							
												
																									Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 655
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 655kcal | 33% | 
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% | 
| Protein | 26g | 52% | 
| Fat | 25g | 38% | 
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% | 
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% | 
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% | 
| Sodium | 835mg | 35% | 
| Potassium | 424mg | 9% | 
| Fiber | 3g | 12% | 
| Sugar | 5g | 10% | 
| Vitamin A | 540IU | 11% | 
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% | 
| Calcium | 237mg | 24% | 
| Iron | 2mg | 11% | 
| Net Carbohydrates | 78g | 
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.