Homemade Hamburger Helper

7/2/2023

Homemade Hamburger Helper

Prep Time: 20 Min
Cook Time: 30 - 35 Min

Yields: 4 Servings

WHAT YOU NEED

2 Tbsp. EVOO
1 Yellow Onion, diced
2 stalks Celery, diced
1 Large Carrot, peeled & diced
1 Bell Pepper, diced
2 cloves Garlic, crushed & minced
340g Beyond Meat Beef
2 Heaping Tbsp. Tomato Paste
1 Tbsp. All Purp. Flour
1/2 C White Wine
Just About 3 C PC Brand Plant-Based Beef Broth
2/3 C Whipping Cream, room temperature
1 2/3 C Dry Ditali Noodles
2/3 C Pizza Mozzarella, shredded
1 C Old White Cheddar, shredded
SPICES - 1 Tsp. Onion Powder, 1 Tsp. Sweet Paprika, 1 Tsp. Mexican Chili Powder, 1/2 Tsp. Dehydrated Onions, 1/2 Tsp. Garlic Powder
1/2 Tsp. + Himalayan Salt
1 Bay Leaf
Cracked Pep
Fresh Parsley, chopped

Preheat the EVOO, minced garlic, and pepper flakes, in a large, 12" skillet set to just below medium. Once heated, let everything sizzle for 30+ seconds before adding the onion, carrot, celery, bell pepper, and a good pinch of both salt & pepper. Stir and cook until starting to go soft, 5 - 6 min. Make a well in the center and drop in the beef. Season with salt & pep, and break up in to smaller crumbles as it browns, stirring everything together after a few minutes.

Add the tomato paste & the spices, stirring to coat / combine everything. Let that cook for a minute or two before stirring in the flour until it's thoroughly mixed in. Continue for another minute or so before pouring in the wine. As the wine simmers, scrape the bottom of the skillet to loosen up and flavour bits. Once the wine is mostly absorbed, go ahead and add the broth & whipping cream. Stir and bring the skillet to a boil. Once boiled, stir in the 1/2 tsp. salt, dry ditali pasta, and bay leaf, and reduce to simmer.
Simmer uncovered until pasta is cooked to your liking and liquid has reduced to a sauce. Roughly 12 - 16 minutes, test your noodles often to make sure they don't overcook!

Remove the skillet from the heat and pluck out the bay leaf. Stir in the mozz and cheddar until gooey and combined. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes before serving & make sure to taste / adjust salt / pepper if desired.
Serve with fresh parsley if desired. ENJOY!