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Cheeseburger Helper Gluten Free Option

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A delicious gluten-free twist on classic cheeseburger helper, packed with flavor and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

Dairy

  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1/2 whole Onion, Diced Fine
  • 1 clove Garlic, Minced
  • 1 1/4 pounds Ground Beef (I prefer lean)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard (GF)
  • 16 ounces Penne Or Large Macaroni Noodles (Brown Rice Noodles For Gluten Free) (Use gluten-free noodles)
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock (GF)
  • 1 cups Half and Half or Milk
  • 3 cups Cheddar Cheese, Grated

Instructions 

  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sauté onion until softened.
  • Add garlic and ground beef; cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  • Stir in garlic powder, chili powder, salt, tomato paste, and mustard.
  • Add noodles, chicken stock, and milk; simmer, cover, and cook for 14 minutes until pasta is tender. Remove cover and cook 1-2 minutes if runny. Stir in cheese until melted.

Notes

Use gluten-free noodles and broth for a gluten-free version.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheeseburger, gluten-free