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Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe

This homemade Hamburger Helper recipe is a healthy comfort food! Whole grain pasta, minimally processed ingredients, and Greek yogurt for protein make this a healthy Instant Pot dinner recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Instant Pot Pressure Build10 minutes
Total Time24 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hamburger helper, instant pot
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 294kcal
Author: Becca Ludlum

Equipment

  • Instant Pot 6 qt
  • Instant Pot Trivet
  • Kitchen Knife

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef lean (can also use turkey)
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup fresh green chiles fresh or canned, diced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 cups whole wheat pasta I used elbows
  • 1 cup beef broth low sodium
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt optional
  • 1 ⅓ cup cheddar cheese shredded, optional
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Instructions

Instant Pot

  • Brown the ground beef in the Instant Pot using the sauté function. 1 lb ground beef
  • Add the onions, green chilis, paprika, and garlic powder. Give it a quick stir. 1 cup onion, 1 cup fresh green chiles, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Next pour in the pasta and then cover with beef broth and tomato sauce. 1 cup beef broth, 1 cup beef broth, 1 cup tomato sauce
  • Close the lid and turn the pressure valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure using the manual setting for 3 minutes. Release the pressure using the quick release method.
  • Remove the lid and turn the Instant Pot off. Mix in the optional Greek yogurt and cheese until the cheese is melted. ¾ cup Greek yogurt, 1 ⅓ cup cheddar cheese

Stove Top

  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet on the stove.
  • Stir in the onions, green chiles, paprika, and garlic powder.
  • Pour the pasta, beef broth, and tomato sauce into the skillet. Try to keep the pasta below the liquid.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to medium low.
  • Allow the meal to cook for 10-15 minutes until the pasta is tender. Stir occasionally as needed.
  • Remove the lid and mix in the (optional) Greek yogurt and cheese. Mix until the cheese is all melted. Garnish and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 366IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 3mg