Description
This One-Pot Vegan Hamburger Helper is a comforting, flavorful, and easy-to-make cheeseburger pasta made with vegan ground beef alternative, rich spices, and creamy vegan cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes, it offers a delicious plant-based twist on a classic childhood favorite using simple ingredients and one pot.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 lb. vegan ground beef alternative
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 cups warm unsweetened almond milk (or unsweetened milk of your choice)
- 1 cup warm vegan beef broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups rotini pasta (or pasta of your choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded vegan cheddar cheese (or vegan cheese of your choice)
Optional Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Heat the Aromatics: Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add in the cooking oil, diced onions, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, until the onions soften and the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Cook the Vegan Ground: Add the vegan ground beef alternative to the skillet, breaking it up with a cooking utensil. Cook, stirring often, for about 6 minutes until browned. Drain any excess fat from the pan if necessary.
- Mix the Spices: In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, dried oregano, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until uniform. Sprinkle this spice mixture evenly over the cooked vegan ground and stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Add Liquids and Pasta: Pour in the warm almond milk, vegan beef broth, tomato sauce, and add the rotini pasta. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer Pasta: Once boiling, cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 12 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Remove from heat; the mixture will thicken as it cools.
- Add Cheese and Serve: Stir in the shredded vegan cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe mimics the comforting taste and texture of classic Hamburger Helper but is fully vegan and plant-based.
- You can substitute rotini with any pasta shape you prefer.
- Use vegetable broth if vegan beef broth is unavailable.
- Adjust the salt and pepper to taste depending on the saltiness of your broth and cheese.
- For creamier texture, add a splash more almond milk or vegan cheese.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat easily on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
