Hamburger Buddy Recipe

Name: Hamburger Buddy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled; 2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces; 10 ounces white mushrooms, large ones cut in half; 1 large onion, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 lb 90% lean ground beef; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 2 cups water; 1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium beef broth, divided; 8 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni (2 cups); 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (to garnish) or 1 tablespoon chives (to garnish)

Servings: persons

3 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
10 ounces white mushrooms, large ones cut in half
1 large onion, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 lb 90% lean ground beef
2 teaspoons dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 cups water
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium beef broth, divided
8 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni (2 cups)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (to garnish) or 1 tablespoon chives (to garnish)

1
Fit a food processor with the steel blade attachment. With the motor running, drop garlic through the feed tube and process until minced, then add carrots and mushrooms and process until finely chopped. Turn it off, add onion, and pulse until roughly chopped.
2
Cook beef in a large straight-sided skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the chopped vegetables, thyme, salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables start to soften and the mushrooms release their juices, 5 to 7 minutes.
3
Stir in water, 1 1/2 cups broth, noodles and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
4
Whisk flour with the remaining 1/4 cup broth in a small bowl until smooth; stir into the hamburger mixture. Stir in the sour cream. Simmer, stirring often, until the sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve sprinkled with parsley.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled, 2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces, 10 ounces white mushrooms, large ones cut in half, 1 large onion, cut into 2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Hamburger Buddy falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hamburger Buddy

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