Family meal planning

Homemade Hamburger Helper

Homemade Hamburger Helper

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped, chopped
  • 2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 ounce dry rotini noodles
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 3 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cup medium cheddar cheese, shredded, shredded

Directions

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add ground turkey. Break into chunks with a wooden spoon and cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add onion and cook for another 5 minutes or until turkey is cooked through and onion is softened.
  3. Add broth, water, ketchup, tomato paste, garlic powder, and salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Add macaroni and bring to a boil then reduce to simmer and cook for about 10 minutes or until macaroni is al dente and liquid has reduced.
  4. Meanwhile, melt butter in another pan over medium-high heat. Add flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes or until flour is cooked through. Add milk and whisk until smooth. Cook until sauce begins to thicken, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and add cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
  5. Add cheese sauce to hamburger and noodle mixture and stir to combine. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.