Homemade Hamburger Helper®

Name: Homemade Hamburger Helper®
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut in mini cubes (1 cup); 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 big garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 medium zucchini, cut in mini cubes (1 cup); 1 lb medium-lean ground beef; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 1/2 cup milk; 1 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth; One can (398ml) Hunts tomato sauce; 450g uncooked rotini; 2 cups sharp cheddar grated; Salt and ground pepper

Preparation 30 min
Cooking 25 min
Servings 6
Freezing Absolutely

Ahhh these famous Hamburger Helper®! This magical box was regularly part of my diet when I was young. If you enjoyed the box mix, you’ll love this homemade version. In fact, it is simply a quick bolognese sauce!

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut in mini cubes (1 cup)
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 big garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 medium zucchini, cut in mini cubes (1 cup)
1 lb medium-lean ground beef
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
One can (398ml) Hunts tomato sauce
450g uncooked rotini
2 cups sharp cheddar grated
Salt and ground pepper

Preparation

In a big sauce pan at medium heat, add olive oil along with carrots, onion and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, stir then cook for 5 minutes while stirring often.
Add the zucchini and continue cooking for 3 minutes.
Add the beef and cook for 3-4 minutes or until slightly pink. Drain off fat.
Except for the cheese, add the rest on the ingredients then season with salt and pepper. Stir well, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until pasta are cooked al dente. ***If all liquid is evaporated but pastas are not cooked entirely, add about 1/4 cup milk, stir then continue cooking for a few minutes.
Remove from heat and add the cheese. Stir to melt and serve immediately! You want it even creamier? Pour some more milk then stir again!

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