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Gluten-Free Hamburger Helper with ground beef (no milk)

Skip the box and make this easy, one-pot gluten-free Hamburger Helper from scratch! It’s cheesy, cozy, and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 515kcal
Author: Nichole Crews

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb ground beef - can also use ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika - or regular paprika, for milder taste
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cups beef broth, low-sodium - increase to 3 1/2 cups if you want a more brothy sauce
  • 8 oz dry macaroni (elbow pasta) - gluten free or wheat pasta is fine.
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded - from block cheese, suggested

Instructions

  • To a large soup pot or dutch oven, add oil over medium heat. Once hot, add diced onion and saute until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add ground beef and break up with a spatula. Brown until no pink remains, about 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Add tomato paste and saute together for several minutes so the flavors meld together.
  • Add beef broth and dry macaroni noodles. Bring pot to a slight boil, and allow to cook uncovered (no lid) for 10-13 minutes, until pasta is al dente, and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring every few minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar until everything is fully combined. Serve and enjoy

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 3g
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