# Hidden Vegetable Hamburger Helper

A cozy, comforting, hearty dish for even the pickiest of eaters, this Hidden Vegetable Hamburger Helper features a velvety vegetable-based sauce with seasoned ground beef and cheddar cheese.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Start by browning some ground beef.
2. Season the ground beef with garlic powder, salt, black pepper, mustard powder, and paprika.
3. Once cooked through, set the ground beef to the side.
4. In the same pan, sauté chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic in olive oil.
5. Cook until the vegetables are slightly softened.
6. Add in chopped tomatoes and zucchini.
7. Add in tomato paste and let it cook out for a few minutes.
8. Pour in the broth/stock.
9. Bring the mixture to a bubble, then simmer for about 10 minutes.
10. While the sauce simmers, cook up your pasta in a separate pot.
11. Blend up the cooked vegetables to create a smooth sauce.
12. Finish off the sauce by stirring in heavy cream.
13. Add the cooked ground beef back into the sauce.
14. Finally, add some grated cheddar cheese and stir until nice and smooth.
15. Add in your cooked pasta and stir to combine.

## Equipment

- pan
- wooden spoon
- pot
- food processor
- grater
- bowl

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/share/BAOip3UKil
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/03fed14b-fb18-4ab5-85eb-10a0e041ecd2
- Extracted: 2025-09-06

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