Hamburger Helper Protein-Packed
A decadant cheesy beefy homemade hamburger helper with extra protein!
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Servings: 6
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 8 ounces tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 4 cups beef stock
- 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 8 ounces pasta I use Banza chickpea pasta
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef and onions in a stockpot over medium heat, crumbling the meat as it browns for about 10 minutes. Drain fat if necessary.
- Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder and dried parsley.
- Add beef stock and worcestershire sauce. Stir and bring to a low boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add pasta and cook until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in yogurt and cheese until well combined and the cheese is melted. Cook 5 more minutes and serve.
Notes
Substitutions:
Sour cream may be used instead greek yogurt.
Regular pasta may be used instead of chickpea pasta.
To keep it low carb you may use cauliflower florets chopped into bite size pieces.
Cooking Tip: Banza chickpea pasta cooks differently than regular pasta. Be careful not to overcook it or it will become mushy.