Hidden Vegetable Hamburger Helper

25 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Brown the ground beef and season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, mustard powder, and paprika.
  2. 2Set the cooked ground beef aside.
  3. 3In the same pan, sauté chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until slightly softened.
  4. 4Add in two chopped tomatoes and a zucchini.
  5. 5Add tomato paste and cook for a few minutes.
  6. 6Add broth and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  7. 7Cook pasta according to package directions.
  8. 8Blend the vegetable mixture until smooth.
  9. 9Add cream to the blended vegetables.
  10. 10Add the cooked ground beef back to the sauce.
  11. 11Stir in grated cheddar cheese until smooth.
  12. 12Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to combine.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 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
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1 lb small pasta
  • 0 parmesan
  • 0 basil

Equipment

frying panwooden spoonblenderpot