Healthy High-Protein Hamburger Helper
Serves 6
15 mins prep
25 mins cook
40 mins total
With pantry staple ingredients and all in one pot, this healthy high-protein hamburger helper packs a flavorful and protein punch. Gone are the days of tasteless boxed Hamburger Helper, thanks to the acid from a splash of Worcestershire sauce. And the protein and fiber in this? It comes from bone broth and white beans blended into a creamy and dreamy sauce!
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Before you start, take a minute to read through this recipe, then premeasure and chop everything. Then place it in the order you will use it on your counter. This is really imporant for one pot meals because they move quick!
This includes chopping all the vegetables and blending together 4 sun-dried tomatoes, 2 of the 4 cups bone broth, and 15 oz white beans (drained). Blend well until you can't tell there are beans in the sauce.
In a Dutch oven or large pot, partially brown 1 lb ground beef or bison (about 5 minutes, until mostly brown). Drain any excess grease.
To the pot add 1 white onion, 2 carrots, and 2 celery stalks, and stir and cook until the beef is done cooking (another 5 minutes). Then, add in the spices: 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper, 1 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne (can omit if you don't like spice), 1 tsp oregano, 1 tbsp chili powder, 3 tbsps of the 6 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 2 tbsp tomato paste. Stir to coat and saute until the garlic is softened and fragrant. About 1-2 minutes.
Add the blended bean and bone broth mixture to the pan with the veggies. Stir to combine, then add the 12 oz pasta and top with the remaining 2 cups of bone broth. We want to make sure the pasta is mostly covered so give everything a good stir, press the pasta down into the sauce, then bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover.
Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the pasta is cooked to al dente (soft but still has a bite to it). Be sure to stir halfway through for even cooking.
While the pasta cooks, shred the cheese and measure out your milk. Add 1 cup white cheddar, 1/2 cup parmesan, and 1 cup milk (as needed). I usually only add the milk if my hamburger helper isn't very saucy. This will depend on the type of pasta you use.
For example, a gluten-free pasta will absorb more liquid, so you might need to add a full cup of milk. Otherwise, I usually just add a half cup.
Finally, finish it with the remaining 3 tbsp of 6 tbsp Worcestershire sauce and stir to combine. This last bit of acid is key to the best flavor!!
