Description
This Gluten Free Hamburger Helper is a comforting, hearty one-pot meal perfect for a quick dinner. Made with ground beef, gluten free pasta, and a flavorful blend of spices, tomato paste, and beef broth, it’s creamy and cheesy without any gluten. The recipe uses almond milk for a dairy alternative and is garnished with fresh chives and red pepper flakes for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cups low sodium beef broth
- 1 cup plain unsweetened milk (almond milk recommended)
- 10 ounces gluten free pasta
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Garnish
- Chives, chopped
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat the pan: Place a large pan or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the butter. Allow it to melt completely.
- Add onion: Add the diced onion to the melted butter in the pan.
- Sauté onion: Cook the onion for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly translucent.
- Add garlic and beef: Stir in the minced garlic, then add the ground beef to the pan.
- Cook beef: Brown the ground beef until it’s mostly cooked through but still slightly pink, as it will continue cooking later.
- Stir in tomato paste: Add the tomato paste to the beef mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes to develop flavor.
- Add remaining ingredients: Pour in the low sodium beef broth, almond milk, gluten free pasta, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and paprika. Stir well to combine.
- Boil and simmer: Bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking until the pasta is tender.
- Add cheese and serve: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Garnish with chopped chives and red pepper flakes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute the almond milk with any other unsweetened milk alternative or regular milk based on preference.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, you can replace ground beef with plant-based crumbles and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
- Stirring regularly when simmering prevents the pasta from sticking to the bottom and ensures uniform cooking.
- Adjust the chili powder and red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- This dish reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
