Healthier Hamburger Helper

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

whole wheat pasta

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: regular pasta

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs and calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth can reduce sodium and calories.

Saute the beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat for about 3 to 5 minutes.

Drain off any excess fat if needed.

Once the beef and onion start browning, add all the seasonings.

Stir in water and tomato sauce.

When the tomato sauce starts boiling, add the egg noodles, mixed vegetables, and chickpeas.

Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat.

Let it cook for about 8 to 10 minutes until the noodles are tender.

Stir in the cheddar cheese until it's melted.

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