Hidden Vegetable Hamburger Helper

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by browning some ground beef.
  2. 2Start by browning some ground beef.
  3. 3Start by browning some ground beef.
  4. 4Season the ground beef with garlic powder, salt, black pepper, mustard powder, and paprika.
  5. 5Season the ground beef with garlic powder, salt, black pepper, mustard powder, and paprika.
  6. 6Season the ground beef with garlic powder, salt, black pepper, mustard powder, and paprika.
  7. 7Once cooked through, set the ground beef to the side.
  8. 8Once cooked through, set the ground beef to the side.
  9. 9Once cooked through, set the ground beef to the side.
  10. 10In the same pan, sauté chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic in olive oil.
  11. 11In the same pan, sauté chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic in olive oil.
  12. 12In the same pan, sauté chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic in olive oil.
  13. 13Cook until the vegetables are slightly softened.
  14. 14Cook until the vegetables are slightly softened.
  15. 15Cook until the vegetables are slightly softened.
  16. 16Add in chopped tomatoes and zucchini.
  17. 17Add in chopped tomatoes and zucchini.
  18. 18Add in chopped tomatoes and zucchini.
  19. 19Add in tomato paste and let it cook out for a few minutes.
  20. 20Add in tomato paste and let it cook out for a few minutes.
  21. 21Add in tomato paste and let it cook out for a few minutes.
  22. 22Pour in the broth/stock.
  23. 23Pour in the broth/stock.
  24. 24Pour in the broth/stock.
  25. 25Bring the mixture to a bubble, then simmer for about 10 minutes.
  26. 26Bring the mixture to a bubble, then simmer for about 10 minutes.
  27. 27Bring the mixture to a bubble, then simmer for about 10 minutes.
  28. 28While the sauce simmers, cook up your pasta in a separate pot.
  29. 29While the sauce simmers, cook up your pasta in a separate pot.
  30. 30While the sauce simmers, cook up your pasta in a separate pot.
  31. 31Blend up the cooked vegetables to create a smooth sauce.
  32. 32Blend up the cooked vegetables to create a smooth sauce.
  33. 33Blend up the cooked vegetables to create a smooth sauce.
  34. 34Finish off the sauce by stirring in heavy cream.
  35. 35Finish off the sauce by stirring in heavy cream.
  36. 36Finish off the sauce by stirring in heavy cream.
  37. 37Add the cooked ground beef back into the sauce.
  38. 38Add the cooked ground beef back into the sauce.
  39. 39Add the cooked ground beef back into the sauce.
  40. 40Finally, add some grated cheddar cheese and stir until nice and smooth.
  41. 41Finally, add some grated cheddar cheese and stir until nice and smooth.
  42. 42Finally, add some grated cheddar cheese and stir until nice and smooth.
  43. 43Add in your cooked pasta and stir to combine.
  44. 44Add in your cooked pasta and stir to combine.
  45. 45Add in your cooked pasta and stir to combine.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp mustard powder
  • 0.5 tsp mustard powder
  • 0.5 tsp mustard powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 large carrot
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 zucchini
  • 0.25 cup tomato paste
  • 0.25 cup tomato paste
  • 0.25 cup tomato paste
  • 2 cups broth/stock
  • 2 cups broth/stock
  • 2 cups broth/stock
  • 1 lb small pasta
  • 1 lb small pasta
  • 1 lb small pasta
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese
  • Parmesan
  • Parmesan
  • Parmesan
  • basil
  • basil
  • basil

Equipment

panwooden spoonpotfood processorgraterbowl

Tips

  • This recipe was a big hit with my toddler.
  • I ended up making a big batch to keep on hand for leftovers.