How To Make Homemade Taco Hamburger Helper

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: elbow macaroni

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while elbow macaroni is often less expensive.

Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain excess fat from the skillet and return to heat.

Add diced onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef mixture; stir to combine.

Add water and pasta; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.

Cover and cook until pasta is tender, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in black beans, corn, and tomato sauce; mix well.

Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.

Add sour cream and mix until creamy and well combined.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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