Easy Weeknight Gluten-free Hamburger Helper
This homemade gluten-free hamburger helper is the ultimate version of the popular store-bought brand. It's hearty, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 1 Tablespoon Avocado Oil
- 1 Small Onion diced
- 1 ½ Cups Diced Bell Pepper of Choice
- 8 Ounces Chedder Cheese shredded
- 6 Ounces Tomato Paste
- 3 Cloves Garlic minced
- 14 Ounces Kidney Beans optional
- 14 Ounces Diced Tomatoes
- ½ Tablespoon Chili Powder
- 2 Teaspoons Cumin
- 1 ⅓ Teaspoons Onion Powder
- 1 ½ Teaspoons Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Oregano
- ½ Teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Box GF Pasta of Choice
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.1 Box GF Pasta of Choice
- While the pasta is cooking, cook and drain the ground beef.1 Pound Ground Beef
- Add the avocado oil, chopped onions, and bell pepper to the cooked beef. Allow them to cook until the vegetables are soft. Once the vegetables are soft, add the garlic.1 Tablespoon Avocado Oil, 1 Small Onion, 1 ½ Cups Diced Bell Pepper of Choice, 3 Cloves Garlic
- To the meat and vegetables, add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and drained beans to the mixture.6 Ounces Tomato Paste, 14 Ounces Kidney Beans, 14 Ounces Diced Tomatoes
- Add the spices and stir to combine.½ Tablespoon Chili Powder, 2 Teaspoons Cumin, 1 ⅓ Teaspoons Onion Powder, 1 ½ Teaspoons Salt, 1 Teaspoon Oregano, ½ Teaspoon Pepper
- Once the pasta is done cooking, drain and add it to the meat and vegetables.1 Box GF Pasta of Choice
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it is melted, and enjoy!8 Ounces Chedder Cheese
Notes
Make it your own.
- Switch out the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken. You can even leave it out and double the beans to make this hamburger helper without meat.
- Want to add more veggies? Feel free to add more that you like. Some of my favorites to sneak in are extra bell peppers and some squash or zucchini.
- Like more heat? Add in a bit more cayenne pepper or even chop jalapeno and throw it in and enjoy!
- Don't like kidney beans? You can sub your favorites like black beans or white beans or leave them out entirely for a bean-free option.
Nutrition
Calories: 584kcal
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