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I know you can all picture the box…with that cute little white glove waving at you. Ah yes, Hamburger Helper. It’s one of those quick meals I know many of you have turned to.
WHY? Because it’s super easy and tastes good. But have you looked at the side of that box? I think there are about 20 mysteryingredients. YIKES!
Ladies and gentlemen, this recipe only has 6 ingredients, and I bet you have most of them already in your kitchen! Score! There’s no mystery here!
Homemade Healthy Hamburger Helper Recipe
- 1. Start by cooking noodles according to the package directions. Meanwhile cook beef, onion and garlic in a large skillet until brown. Drain off access liquid.
- Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5-7 minutes.
- Drain noodles and stir into beef mixture.
The whole family LOVED this meal. I made a second batch for Darryl using the vegetarian crumble.
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Homemade Healthy Hamburger Helper Recipe
There's NO mystery here folks! 6 REAL ingredients, 1 delicious family favorite recipe with this Homemade Healthy Hamburger Helper Recipe!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
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Ingredients
- Here is what you need: Severs 4-6
- 1 lb of ground beef, to make this vegetarian friendly, use veggie crumble such as Morningstar Farms
- 5 cups of egg noodles
- 1 small can, 6oz tomato paste
- 1/2 cup of chopped onion
- 2-3 cloves of minced garlic
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 and 1/4 cup of water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- optional shredded cheese for topping
Instructions
Start by cooking noodles according to the package directions. Meanwhile cook beef, onion and garlic in a large skillet until brown. Drain off access liquid.
Stir in the rest of the ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5-7 minutes.
Drain noodles and stir into beef mixture.
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Found this on Pinterest! Looks great and super easy. Can’t wait to make it. Thanks!
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Looks delicious Corey! 🙂
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I am going to be trying this recipe this week! Looks delicious!
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This was great! My husband and son DEVOURED it and my pickier daughters even liked it! Thank you!Reply
That is awesome Amanda! I am so glad everyone like it! It is the best to hear when picky eaters love it. hehe XO
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Corey – I tried this tonight. So easy AND delicious. Why wouldn’t you want simple, healthy ingredients versus a box?! My only variation was I used a basil, oregano, garlic tomato paste (which I picked up by accident) – delish! Looking forward to trying some of your other recipes. Thank you for sharing.Reply
Yay! I am so glad you loved it 🙂
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I cannot wait to try this simple and delicious looking dish!
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This was so easy and taste great!!my 3 year old daughter loved it!
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This is so good! I make it regularly.Reply
Hi Corey! I love your website and your recipes! I was wondering if you had any suggestions to sweeten it up a bit (besides reducing the amount of chili powder?) Thanks!
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You could always add in some sugar or even honey 🙂
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5 cups noodles is this before or after cooking?
How many ounces of dry noodles?Reply
Egg noodles do not expand much with cooking, it is 5 cups dry, but it will be about 5 cups cooked as well. I hope that helps!
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