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Healthy Hamburger Helper with Venison & Veggies

This Healthy Hamburger Helper is a quick, one-pan meal made with ground venison and fresh veggies. It's hearty, wholesome, and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 cup grated or finely chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped red pepper
  • 2 zucchini (cut into bite sized pieces or a little larger)
  • 3 cups baby spinach (roughly chopped & save until the end)
  • 1 ½ lb. ground venison
  • 2 tsp. sea salt
  • 2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • 1 (6 oz.) can of tomato paste
  • 3 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 10 oz. of a small shaped pasta
  • 3 cups beef broth (almost the whole container-add more if needed when the pasta starts absorbing it)
  • 3/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • 1 large soup pan (you make this in one pan, so make sure it is big enough)
  • measuring cups and spoon
  • meat chopper (not essential, but helpful)

Method
 

  1. Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add in the chopped onion and carrots and cook for about 5 minutes. You want them to be softened.
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  3. Add in the ground venison and cook until browned. Use the meat chopped or another utensil to break up the meat into small crumbles.
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  4. Stir in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and paprika.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste and Worcestershire Sauce. Cook for another 30 seconds. This gets the seasonings going.
  6. Add in the spinach and pasta.
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  7. Pour in the broth and stir everything.
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  8. Cover the pot and bring it up to a simmer over medium heat. You can go just a bit higher to speed up the process.
    You need to stir regularly to keep it from sticking on the bottom.
  9. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender and cooked. Don't forget to stir! Also, it's a simmer, not a boil. If you need to add a little more liquid, you can.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in the yogurt/sour cream and shredded cheese!
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