Vegan Cheesy Hamburger Helper

This 30-minute meal is a comfort food gem! It tastes just like the hamburger helper I loved years ago, only it’s plant based, which makes it a million times better!

I am constantly searching for recipes that meet the following criteria: 30 minutes or less, one pot, comforting, crowd pleasing, and doesn’t break the bank. This recipe meets every single one of those! Hamburger helper is something I loved with all of my heart when I was a kid, but I never expected to enjoy it as an adult. I was VERY wrong! This dish is delicious and comforting, and I’d even describe it as sophisticated because of its amazing flavor profile. And, as I said, it’s a 30-minute one-pot meal, so I might end up making it once a month for the rest of my life. YUM!

Ingredients:

• 8 oz small pasta
• 12 oz vegan ground meat
• 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 small onion, minced
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups vegan shredded cheddar cheese

Method:

• Add the vegan meat and minced onion to a soup pot. Brown over low-medium heat until the meat is cooked through.
• Add the tomato paste & all spices, and stir to combine.
• Add the veggie broth. Bring to a boil, then add the pasta. Lower the heat to a fast simmer & cook for 12-14 minutes or until the pasta is tender and almost all of the liquid is gone.

• Remove from heat & stir in the vegan cheese. Depending on which brand of vegan cheese you use, you might want to put a lid on the pot for a minute or two to help it melt.
• Enjoy & share!

Vegan Cheesy Hamburger Helper

This 30-minute meal is a comfort food gem! It tastes just like the hamburger helper I loved years ago, only it’s plant based, which makes it a million times better!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Servings 6

Calories 384 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 8 oz small pasta
• 12 oz vegan ground meat
• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 small onion minced
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups vegan shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

 

• Add the vegan meat and minced onion to a soup pot. Brown over low-medium heat until the meat is cooked through.
• Add the tomato paste & all spices, and stir to combine.
• Add the veggie broth. Bring to a boil, then add the pasta. Lower the heat to a fast simmer & cook for 12-14 minutes or until the pasta is tender and almost all of the liquid is gone.
• Remove from heat & stir in the vegan cheese. Depending on which brand of vegan cheese you use, you might want to put a lid on the pot for a minute or two to help it melt. Enjoy & share!

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 16gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 596mgPotassium: 556mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 172IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

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