I have always loved Hamburger Helper, but I also knew that it was an unhealthy, overly salty, and full of too many harmful additives type of dish. So I searched for a healthier version for some time and finally found it in this Beef Chili Cheese.
This Beef Chili Cheese recipe doesn’t use a lot of spices but gets most of its taste from cheese, natural garlic and onions, and a few additional spices. It adds a heaping tablespoon of chilli powder, so you will still get some spicy flavour. Cost-wise, it admittedly is the same as Hamburger Helper, but the health benefits may be worth it. It does also taste better than leftovers! It is just as quick to make (you only have to chop the onion and garlic).
Rich Beef Chili Cheese
This rich beef chili cheese is a healthier version of your typical Mexican chili. This is cheesier, creamier, and meatier!
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (minced beef)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 medium onion
1 tablespoon chili powder (chilli powder in British English)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 cup beef stock (beef broth or beef bouillon)
2 cups milk
1 cup cheddar cheese - shredded
2 tablespoons all purpose flour (plain flour Australia and UK)
Instructions
- Chop garlic and onion.
- Brown ground beef, garlic, and onion in olive oil in a large pot. In a separate pot, cook pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain and set aside.
- Drain fat from ground beef; add the rest of the ingredients except the cheese.
- Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle cheese on top, and cook until melted thoroughly.
Nutrition
Calories: 509kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 34gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 460mgPotassium: 760mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1074IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 388mgIron: 3mg
How did this recipe turn out for you?We’re eager to hear your thoughts!
