Gluten Free Hamburger Helper
This gluten free homemade Hamburger Helper is everything you love about the box, but it's more flavorful, fresher, and better for you. It's also EASY!
Servings: 4
Calories: 1080kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper diced small
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups gluten free elbow macaroni uncooked
- 1 bundle spinach or kale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Then, cook the diced bell peppers and minced garlic until soft. Push to the side of the skillet.
- Add the ground beef, paprika, salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme. Cook until the beef is just browned.
- Add the marinara sauce, beef broth, and uncooked pasta to the skillet and ring to a boil for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
- Stir in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and spinach and cook until the spinach is cooked.
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Notes
Storage
- Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Freezing is not recommended.
- To reheat, cook over medium-low heat in a skillet or saucepan until heated through.
- Cook your beef until no longer pink and then stop. Overcooking the beef makes it tough and rubbery.
- A cast-iron or heavy-bottom pan is best for this recipe because it makes it easier to control the heat.
- Your dish should never be hotter than a gentle simmer. Anything made with cream can break if the heat is too high.
Nutrition
Calories: 1080kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 2168mg | Potassium: 913mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2954IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 395mg | Iron: 6mg
