Homemade Hamburger Helper -Pressure cooker recipe

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.

Start by browning 1 pound of ground beef in the pressure cooker.

When the beef is about halfway browned, add 1 chopped onion and 1 chopped bell pepper.

Continue cooking until the beef is fully browned and the vegetables are softened, if desired.

Add 3 cups of beef broth, 1/4 cup of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of gourmet burger seasoning to the pot.

Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.

Put the lid on the pressure cooker and set it to high pressure for 6 minutes.

After 6 minutes, manually release the pressure from the cooker.

Open the lid and stir the mixture, then add 12 ounces of Vita cheese.

Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and combined.

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