A homemade, healthy version of the classic comfort food Hamburger Helper. This dish is a family favorite and it is perfectly seasoned. You’ll feel so good feeding this to your family with simple, wholesome ingredients.
Make enough for leftovers!
As always, I’m all for a generous serving. This recipe makes 8 generous servings. If you are only cooking for a few people then halve the recipe but leftovers reheat and taste just as delicious!
Type of Meat?
I used Pederson’s Farms 90% lean ground Bison in this recipe. You can use ground beef, ground turkey, or ground chicken. The leaner the meat the less calories and fat will be in the recipe! Lean meat really does well in this recipe because you get the creaminess from the sauce.
Type of Milk?
I used 2% milk in my recipe. I haven’t tried this with a diary substitute but I know coconut milk (full fat if you aren’t worried about fat/calories) would be a great option. Unsweetened almond or soy milk would probably work fine too.
Type of Noodles?
I used whole wheat elbow noodles to add extra fiber to this dish. Egg noodles are SO delicious in this as well. You can use any noodle you choose. You’ll cook them for as long as the package instructs.
Easy Steps
Seasoned flour mixture 
Brown your beef 
Strain the excess grease 
Stir the noodles into the skillet. 
Homemade Hamburger Helper (One Skillet)
Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy8
servings5
minutes30
minutes420
kcal35 g
48 g
8 g
Family Favorite and Healthy version of the classic comfort food!
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef or bison (choose 96% lean for a lower fat/calorie option)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons flour or cornstarch
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
3 cups of milk
4 cups of beef stock or broth
4 cups of whole wheat elbow noodles or egg noodles
Directions
- In a small bowl, mix together flour or cornstarch, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet and drain excess fat if you aren’t using a lean beef.
- Return beef to skillet and sprinkle the seasoned flour mix over the beef. Stir.
- Add milk and beef broth to the skillet with the beef.
- Add noodles to the skillet and stir. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a low boil and cook until noodles are done. This takes about 10-15 minutes according to the type of noodles you use.
- Top with shredded cheese if desired and Serve!
Notes
- Nutrition calculated using whole wheat elbow noodles, 2% milk and Pederson’s Farms 90% lean ground Bison
