Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe

Name: Homemade Hamburger Helper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs frozen ground turkey; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 tablespoons garlic; 1 red onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon basil; 1/2 teaspoon crushed bay leaf; 1/2 cup frozen corn; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 1/2 cup frozen green beans; 1 (16 ounce) can okra, drained; 2 (16 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 (32 ounce) can chicken broth; 1/2 cup brown rice, elbow paste; 1/2 cup rigatoni whole wheat pasta

Servings: persons

2 lbs frozen ground turkey
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons garlic
1 red onion, chopped
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed bay leaf
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup frozen green beans
1 (16 ounce) can okra, drained
2 (16 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (32 ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 cup brown rice, elbow paste
1/2 cup rigatoni whole wheat pasta

1
in a large skillet brown the turkey in olive oil, then add the garlic and onion. Use medium heat until onion is tender and turkey has some chunks crispy brown.
2
Sprinkle in the salt, pepper, basil, and bay leaves. then add in the chicken stock.
3
Add all the vegetables and bring this to a boil over medium high heat.
4
Once the mixture is boiling, add the pasta.
5
Cover and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Add the tomato sauce and cook uncovered another 10 minutes, until the mixture is as thick as desired.
7
Great served topped with some ketchup, and sprinkled with Tabasco if you like spicy!

789

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs frozen ground turkey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 tablespoons garlic, 1 red onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Homemade Hamburger Helper 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.

Homemade Hamburger Helper

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