# Hidden Vegetable Hamburger Helper

A cozy, comforting, hearty dish for even the pickiest of eaters.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- frying pan
- wooden spoon
- blender
- pot

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/813059077610196/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/adc50b7a-2a3b-4185-ac73-9a0f9bf72b36
- Extracted: 2025-04-25

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