Gluten-Free Hamburger Helper
This gluten-free Hamburger Helper is my take on the classic American comfort food—made easy with your favorite gluten-free pasta.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 10 oz gluten-free pasta
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, cooking until beef is browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in tomato paste, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add gluten-free pasta, beef broth, and milk. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add 1–2 tablespoons of cream cheese or a spoonful of Greek yogurt at the end for extra richness.
- Ground turkey or chicken works great as well. Add an extra splash of olive oil since they have less fat than beef.
- Gluten-free pasta (any kind of tube shape or shells), brown rice pasta, corn, quinoa, or lentil pasta hold up well. Avoid overcooking, as some gluten-free pastas can get mushy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 704kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 1116mg | Potassium: 658mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 307mg | Iron: 3mg