Hamburger Helper


Source: glutenfreeweek
Prep time: 10 minutesCooking time: 20 minutesTotal time: 30 minutes

Description

A homemade version of hamburger helper that even sneaks in some veggies. Made with gluten-free elbow pasta.

Ingredients

3  
carrots (large)
1  
onion (medium)
1 lb
ground meat ( beef or turkey)
1⁄2 t
kosher salt
1⁄2 t
freshly-ground black pepper
8 oz
gluten-free elbow macaroni
3 1⁄2 c
water, divided
1⁄4 c
soy sauce
1 T
cornstarch
1 c
plain yogurt
2 clv
garlic

Instructions

Place carrots and onion in a food processor, fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until vegetables are finely chopped. Set aside.

Brown ground beef in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables soften.

Cook pasta according to the package or about 7-9 minutes. Then drain the water.

Dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup of water. Add to the ground meat mixture. Add the soy sauce and yogurt.

Cook another few minutes until mixture thickens.

In a large bowl combine the pasta and meat mixture. Serve warm.