Dairy-Free Homemade Hamburger Helper

Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this Dairy-Free Homemade Hamburger Helper—a creamy and flavorful one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe transforms the nostalgic classic into a healthier, dairy-free option, using unsweetened almond milk and nutritional yeast to create a velvety, "cheesy" base without the need for cheese or cream. Packed with hearty ground beef or turkey, tender elbow macaroni, and a robust blend of spices, it’s a wholesome, quick-cooking dinner the whole family will love. Ready in just 35 minutes, this gluten-free-friendly dish is infused with vibrant notes of garlic, mustard, and paprika, with an optional sprinkle of fresh parsley for a bright finish. Easy to make, mess-free, and irresistibly satisfying, this homemade hamburger helper is bound to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef or turkey
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 15 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 2 cups beef broth
• 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once heated, add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef or turkey. Cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Drain any excess fat if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in the diced tomatoes, unsweetened almond milk, beef broth, nutritional yeast, yellow mustard, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Add the elbow macaroni, stirring to combine all ingredients.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through and most of the liquid is absorbed.

Step 8

Stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the skillet.

Step 9

Once the pasta is tender, remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes to thicken.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2208.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2449.2

Total Fat 129.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g
Cholesterol 371.4mg	0%
Sodium 5514.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 192.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.3g	0%
Total Sugars 24.4g
Protein 123.7g	0%

Vitamin D 175.7IU	0%
Calcium 1159.9mg	0%
Iron 26.2mg	0%
Potassium 2925.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.0%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 31.6%