HOMEMADE HAMBURGER HELPER!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in fat, and bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta of choice

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while other pasta types may be more affordable.

Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add oil.

Chop and add 1 whole onion to the pot.

Add 1 pound of venison (mixed with beef fat) and cook until almost cooked through.

Season the meat with salt, pepper, and garlic.

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, and 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 2 minutes.

Add a little beef broth to scrape the bottom of the pot to prevent burning, then add the remaining 4 cups of beef broth.

Add 1 pound of elbow noodles, ensuring they are submerged in the broth.

Close the lid and set to cook for 5 minutes under pressure.

Once the time is up, release the pressure.

Stir in 2 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese and let it melt.

Cooking Techniques

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