Homemade Hamburger Helper
Ingredients
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 2 C chicken or beef broth
- 1 C water
- ¼ C ketchup
- ¼ C tomato paste
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 oz dry rotini noodles
- 3 TBSP butter
- 3 TBSP flour
- 1 C milk
- 2 C medium cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions
- 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.
- Add onion and cook for another 5 minutes or until turkey is cooked through and onion is softened.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add cheese sauce to hamburger and noodle mixture and stir to combine. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.