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.

Course Main Course

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 487kcal

Author Jenna Urben

Equipment

Large skillet

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 small yellow onion diced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoon 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.

Notes

Store leftover homemade hamburger helper in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of dairy free milk.

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