Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Hamburger Helper
A homemade Hamburger Helper recipe that's gluten-free, dairy-free, and healthier than the store-bought boxed version. Healthy comfort food at its finest right here!
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 422kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 medium-sized yellow or red onion chopped
- 1 lb lean ground beef I use 90/10
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sea salt to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper to taste
- 1 15-oz. can full-fat canned coconut milk
- 1 8-oz can tomato sauce
- 1 to 2 Tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour optional
- 8 ounces gluten-free elbow noodles
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Once the noodles are fully cooked (but still al dente), drain them in a colander, rinse them with cold water, and set them aside until ready to use.
- Heat the avocado oil in a large thick-bottomed pot (I use my Dutch oven) over medium-high heat. A very large skillet will work too. Add the onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 to 6 minutes.
- Transfer the ground beef to the pot, brown beef, and use a spatula to break it into smaller chunks.
- Stir in the garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the canned coconut milk and the tomato sauce into the pot and bring everything to a full boil. Stir in the gluten-free all-purpose flour and continue cooking the sauce for 8 to 10 minutes to allow it to thicken and become nice and flavorful.
- Stir in the cooked pasta noodles until everything is well-incorporated. If you’d like, you can stir in grated cheese.
- Serve the hamburger helper garnished with fresh parsley in bowls and enjoy!
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
If you're able to eat cheese, you can stir in 1 cup of grated mozzarella or parmesan cheese or any cheese you like.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving (of 6) | Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g