Description
High Protein Hamburger Helper: A Nutritious Twist on a Classic
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
- 2 cups whole grain pasta (elbow macaroni or your choice)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the lean ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the whole grain pasta, beef broth, milk, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Once the pasta is cooked, remove the skillet from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve the High Protein Hamburger Helper hot, garnished with chopped green onions or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: High Protein Hamburger Helper, Healthy Hamburger Helper, Quick Dinner