Gluten Free Hamburger Helper (No Milk)

Bring back the comfort food classics with this Gluten Free Hamburger Helper, a one-pan dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes! This no-milk, high-protein version of the nostalgic dish is the perfect quick and hearty meal for busy weeknights. It's easy to whip up with simple ingredients, and can even be made dairy free too!

Servings people

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Equipment

cutting board
knife
deep pan or pot
spatula

Ingredients

1 tbsp avocado oil
½ large yellow onion diced
8 oz frozen cauliflower rice
3 garlic cloves minced
1 lb ground beef *
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
3 tbsp tomato paste
8 oz dry gluten free elbow pasta (I used Jovial brand)
3 cups beef bone broth (increase to 3.5-4 cups if you want a more liquidy sauce)
4 oz freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 2 cups)**
chopped parsley optional, for topping

Instructions

Bring a large, deep pan to medium heat. Once hot, add avocado oil. Then, add onion and cauliflower rice. Stir and sauté for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
1 tbsp avocado oil, ½ large yellow onion, 8 oz frozen cauliflower rice, 3 garlic cloves
Add in ground beef and begin breaking it apart with your spatula. Then, add in the seasonings and continue cooking until the ground beef is browned through (about 4-5 minutes). If there's a lot of excess grease, drain it off before continuing to the next step.
1 lb ground beef, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp black pepper
Add in tomato paste and stir to coat. Then, add in broth and pasta and stir to ensure that the pasta is fully submerged in the broth. Keep the pan at medium heat and allow it to boil for ~13 minutes, or until the pasta is al-dente. Timing may vary slightly based on the brand of pasta you use.
3 tbsp tomato paste, 3 cups beef bone broth, 8 oz dry gluten free elbow pasta
Turn off the heat and stir in the shredded cheese until it's melted and fully incorporated into the sauce. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to your liking. Optionally, top with chopped parsley. Enjoy!
4 oz freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese, chopped parsley

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Notes

*NOTE: I used this grass-fed, grass-finished ancestral blend ground beef to sneak in all of the health benefits of organ meats without tasting them. However, you can use whatever type of ground beef you prefer as long as it's roughly 85% lean.

**NOTE: It's best to buy a block of sharp cheddar cheese and freshly shred it yourself because it will melt better that way!

Calories: 516kcal

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: 30 Minute Meal, 30-in-30 Series, Cauliflower Rice, Cheddar, Easy Dinner, Gluten Free, ground beef, Hamburger Helper, Hidden Veggies, High Protein, One Pan, pasta

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