One Pot Healthy Hamburger Helper With Veggies
This healthier version of boxed hamburger helper is perfectly hearty and creamy, made with ground beef, grated veggies, and bone broth for a nourishing meal. It comes together in only about 30 minutes, and one pot!
Equipment
- 1 large dutch oven or deep skillet
- 1 Cheese grater
- 1 cutting board and knife
Ingredients
- butter or avocado oil
- 1 lb grass-fed beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 large carrots thinly shredded
- 1 zucchini thinly shredded
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- salt and pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 cups bone broth or beef broth
- 1.5 cups milk
- 16 oz organic pasta
- 1 tbsp ketchup or tomato paste
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese or use your favorite cheese
Instructions
- Heat your large pot over medium heat, and add your butter or avocado oil. Once it is hot and sizzling, add the diced onion and ground beef.
- Cook until the beef is nearly browned, breaking it up as you go.
- Add the minced garlic, salt and pepper, and paprika and chili powder.
- Cook until the beef is no longer pink and the garlic is fragrant. About 1-2 minutes.
- Add the dry pasta, bone broth, milk, and grated zucchini and carrot. Stir to combine
- Season with salt, and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir often to prevent anything from sticking.
- Simmer according to the pasta package instructions and let the pasta cook until it is al dente, typically about 8-10 minutes
- Stir in the cheese until really creamy, and season with more salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!