This one pot, Gluten Free Hamburger Helper is insanely cheesy and delicious, you'll be wishing for leftovers-but there won't be any left! It's a delicious and easy 30 minute meal that's kid approved too.
I'm a big fan of one pot meals since they make minimal dishes! If you are too, check out this Mexican Taco Pasta-it's so cheesy and has all the taco flavors you crave!
Looking for more one pot, gluten free dinners? Check out this roundup of One Pot Gluten Free Dinners that are all protein focused!
🔍 Quick Look: Gluten Free Hamburger Helper
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 🍳 Cook Time: 20 minutes
- 🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
- 👥 Servings: 6
- 📊 Calories: ~674
- 🔥 Cook Method: Stove-top based
- 👩🍳 Main Ingredients: Pasta, ground beef, cheese
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy, making it great for busy weeknight dinners
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- 🔍 Quick Look: Gluten Free Hamburger Helper
- Why You'll Love this Cheesy Pasta Dish
- Needed Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- How to Make Gluten Free Hamburger Helper
- Storage and Reheating
- Gluten Free Hamburger Helper FAQ's
- More Gluten Free Dinners to Try
- Suggested Serving Options
- Gluten Free Hamburger Helper
Why You'll Love this Cheesy Pasta Dish
- Creamy and Cheesy: My favorite part about this dish! It's a delicious "comfort food" meal for cold days and busy weeknights. If you'd like more creamy and cheesy pasta dishes, try this Mexican Taco Pasta!
- One Pot Dinner: This recipe is super easy on cleanup! There's only one dish to wash, leaving more time for you to do the things that actually matter to you. Another easy to cleanup dinner is this One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta!
- Simple Ingredients: Most of the ingredients are pantry staples or things you may keep on hand already!
Needed Ingredients
- Ground Beef-use whatever percentage you feel most comfortable with, I usually use ground beef from my cow share.
- Broth-Feel free to use chicken, beef, or vegetable broth! I love using my easy homemade bone broth as it's rich in collagen and nourishing.
- Gluten Free Pasta-most gluten free boxes of pasta come in 12 oz. Trader Joe's has a 16oz. bag of gluten free pasta making it convenient! Or just 1 gluten free box and measure out 4 oz. of another box.
See the recipe card below for quantities!
Substitutions and Variations
- You can swap the ground beef out for ground turkey if you'd like less fat.
- Use dairy free cheese to make this a gluten free AND dairy free hamburger helper!
- Switch up the cheese to change the flavor each time.
- At the same time you add in the cheese, add in some fresh chopped tomatoes.
- Get more greens in! Wilt in some spinach at the end, or add some celery in with the onion and garlic.
- Add in some sliced red peppers with the onion and garlic.
How to Make Gluten Free Hamburger Helper
- Step 1: Sauté the beef over medium heat. When it's halfway done add the onion and garlic.
- Step 2: Add in the broth, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and spices. Stir to combine.
- Step 3: Stir in the pasta and turn up the heat to 1 notch above medium to bring to a boil. Place the lid on and turn it back down to medium.
- Step 4: Stirring occasionally, cook for 10-12 minutes until the pasta is cooked through. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese. Enjoy!
Storage and Reheating
For leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
To reheat, you have some options. My favorite way to reheat this is to place it in the oven on an oven safe dish at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until heated through.
You can also use the microwave but it can change the texture a bit.
Gluten Free Hamburger Helper FAQ's
Yes! You can easily make it dairy free by simply swapping the cheese for your favorite shredded cheese alternative. The sauce will still turn out creamy and rich.
Yes, I've made this meal ahead of time on multiple occasions! Fully let it cool, then place it in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat it on the stovetop, adding a little broth if needed.
You can freeze it, but the texture of gluten free pasta may soften after thawing. For best results, slightly undercook the pasta before freezing and reheat gently.
Yes! The creamy, cheesy flavor and familiar pasta shape make it a great family-friendly dinner. You can adjust the seasoning to make it milder if needed.
More Gluten Free Dinners to Try
Suggested Serving Options
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Gluten Free Hamburger Helper
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or pan
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Mixing Spoon
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil or butter or other cooking fat
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 large onion chopped
- 5 cloves garlic diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 16 oz. gluten free pasta
- 1 8 oz. can of tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning or oregano
- ¼ tsp. chili pepper
- ¼ tsp. paprika
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook.
- When the beef is halfway done, add in the onion and garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add in the broth, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and spices. Mix thoroughly.
- Add the pasta and mix. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to just below medium to a simmer and put the lid on. Cook for 10-12 minutes stirring occasionally or until the pasta is finished.
- Shut the heat and add the cheese. Mix thoroughly and enjoy!
Notes
- Salt the pasta cooking water: This starts building flavor from the start.
- Make it healthier: Add some peppers or carrots with the garlic and onion, or add spinach or greens along with the cheese.
- Spice options: Swap the spices for adobo or your favorite seasonings for variety.
Hannah says
Made this and will definitely be making it again! Tried shredded pepper jack cheese too and loved it!
Rachel Rivera says
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing!
Louis says
I made this recipe for my family this week and we all loved it! I followed it as is, no substitutions. It’s super cheesy and my 6 year old was asking for more so that’s a win for us!
Rachel Rivera says
Thank you so much Louis! I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed it 🙂
Kevin Blanchard says
This is the best recipe that I’ve found that is delicious. Others I’ve tried are bland. Not this one!
Rachel Rivera says
Thanks so much for trying it out, glad you enjoyed it!
Aimee says
Also, I am not seeing the cheese on the ingredients! Just noticed that 🙂
Aimee says
Is the tomato sauce only 1oz? It seems like a small amount and wanted to clarify that it isn’t more! I am excited to make this recipe. We are big beef Mac fans over here!
Rachel Rivera says
Oh my, thank you for catching these! I kept forgetting to go back and add the cheese but totally missed the tomato sauce typo! lol The post is now updated and should read correctly! It's 1 8oz. can of tomato sauce, and 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese! You can do white or yellow cheese 🙂 I hope you enjoy it!!