Homemade Hamburger Helper, Watermelon, Zucchini and Corn, Cucumber Water
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Calories: 1291kcal
Ingredients
Cucumber Water
- 4 cups Cold water
- ½ Cucumber thinly sliced
Roasted Zucchini & Corn
- 1 Zucchini diced
- 1 cup Corn
- 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
Hamburger Helper
- 8 oz Ground beef
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 cup Water
- 2 cups Milk
- 1.5 cups Elbow macaroni
- 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
- Fresh cilantro chopped for garnish optional
Side
- 4 slices Watermelon
Instructions
- Add the cucumber slices to water and refrigerate while preparing the meal.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Toss the zucchini and corn with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, stirring to break it into small pieces, until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until the beef is evenly coated with seasoning.
- Add water, milk, and elbow macaroni to the skillet. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender (refer to package instructions for timing).
- Once the pasta is cooked, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the hamburger helper garnished with cilantro (optional) with roasted zucchini and corn, watermelon, and cucumber water.
Nutrition
Calories: 1291kcal | Carbohydrates: 156g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 1807mg | Potassium: 2133mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 58g | Vitamin A: 5352IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 729mg | Iron: 6mg
Homemade Hamburger Helper, Watermelon, Zucchini and Corn, Cucumber Water
Ingredients
Cucumber Water
- 4 cups Cold water
- ½ Cucumber thinly sliced
Roasted Zucchini & Corn
- 1 Zucchini diced
- 1 cup Corn
- 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
Hamburger Helper
- 8 oz Ground beef
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 cup Water
- 2 cups Milk
- 1.5 cups Elbow macaroni
- 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
- Fresh cilantro chopped for garnish optional
Side
- 4 slices Watermelon
Instructions
- Add the cucumber slices to water and refrigerate while preparing the meal.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Toss the zucchini and corn with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, stirring to break it into small pieces, until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until the beef is evenly coated with seasoning.
- Add water, milk, and elbow macaroni to the skillet. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender (refer to package instructions for timing).
- Once the pasta is cooked, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the hamburger helper garnished with cilantro (optional) with roasted zucchini and corn, watermelon, and cucumber water.
Nutrition
Calories: 1291kcalCarbohydrates: 156gProtein: 59gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 152mgSodium: 1807mgPotassium: 2133mgFiber: 10gSugar: 58gVitamin A: 5352IUVitamin C: 68mgCalcium: 729mgIron: 6mg
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