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Beef Stroganoff Hamburger Helper Copy Cat

A clean version of a hearty childhood flavorite.
Course Main Course
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 people
Author Nikki Fricke

Equipment

  • One Pot

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb ground beef
  • 1 8 oz box Banza Pasta, cavatappi or 2 1/4 cups preferred pasta
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 10 cremini mushrooms finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 1/2 cups nutpods unsweetened/original
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp kite hill cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • In medium size pot, heat 2 tbsp ghee over medium heat.
  • Add diced onion and mushroom. Cook about 5 minutes till translucent.
  • Add minced garlic and cook another 5 minutes till all fragrant and fully cooked.
  • Remove with slotted spoon and set aside in a bowl.
  • Add ground beef, salt, pepper and paprika and brown the meat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
  • Put mushroom and onions back in the pot. Add 2 cups broth, 1 1/2 cups nut pods and 8oz box of Banza Pasta. Make sure pasta is covered with liquid. Bring to a boil, then simmer till pasta is cooked through - follow timing on box of pasta.
  • When pasta is cooked, turn heat to low. Remove 1/2 cup of the liquid into another bowl and add arrowroot starch. Whisk to make a slurry. Add back to the pot to thicken.
  • Add 2 tbsp Kite Hill cream cheese and mix.
  • Serve and garnish with fresh parsley.