High Protein Hamburger Helper

A nostalgic classic, made better for you

Welcome to my very first recipe post! And what better way to kick things off than with a meal that’s equal parts comfort food and high protein goodness?

Important Disclaimers:

1. I promise not to write a novel before every recipe. Pinky swear. 
2. You aren’t going to find any reinventing of the wheel here and you won’t find anything that requires too much brain power (can I get an AMEN). 

A requirement for meals around here are that they are simple, efficient, high protein and nutrient dense – most of the time. I generally don’t enjoy cooking and won’t pretend to be cooking up any elaborate meals! But I do love food that tastes great and supports our lifestyle. If it’s not SUPER SIMPLE, it doesn’t make the cut.

Why This Recipe?

When Brandon and I were first married, we basically lived off of Hamburger Helper. I was 18, couldn’t cook, we had no money, and zero clue about nutrition. We had no business pretending to be adults but we sure tried!

Now, years later, I still crave that cozy, nostalgic flavor but with a better for you twist.

✔️ The kids loved it
✔️ I loved it
✔️ It fits our goals

This one’s for the tired, the hungry, and the craving comfort crowd. It’s not fancy, it’s just good food that works for real life.

Enjoy, friend!

High Protein Hamburger Helper

A high protein, one pan twist on the nostalgic classic! Quick, comforting, and kid approved. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need something hearty, easy, and packed with protein.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 5

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Pasta

Calories: 433

Nutrition

Serving: 280g | Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 4g

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lbs 93% Lean Ground Beef
• 8 oz Banza Pasta
• 3 cups Beef Broth
• 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 3/4 cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt ((I used Chobani))
• 1 small Onion, diced
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 1.5 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Paprika

Instructions

 

1. Brown the ground beef with the onions and seasonings.
2. Add the broth and pasta to your ground beef mixture.
3. Cover and simmer until noodles are cooked through, stirring occasionally so nothing sticks to the bottom.
4. Once noodles are cooked, add yogurt & cheese and stir until melted.

Notes

• Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary with substitutions.
• You could add some veggies too! Spinach, carrots, zucchini, bell pepper.
• You can substitute any protein noodles, these are just what I have available.
• I like to jazz it up with some jalapenos and hot sauce for my personal bowl as well!

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