Scrumptious Middle East/American Style Hamburger Helper Recipe

I made this Scrumptious Middle East/American Style Hamburger Helper dish last night, and it came out so delicious I had to share the recipe. I couldn’t help myself but have two enormous bowls for lunch today!

This Scrumptious Middle East/American Style Hamburger Helper Recipe may sound new to you, but trust me! This pasta dish is so easy to perfect. I know you’ll kill it on the first attempt! It’s what happened to me because it’s that simple, and the ingredients are primarily available already in your kitchen. So go on and check out the delicious recipe below.

Scrumptious Middle East/American Style Hamburger Helper Recipe

Gretel Shaw

This hamburger helper is the perfect side dish to have. This is so satisfying and complements any main dish.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Servings 4 people

Calories 696 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• ½ medium yellow onion - chopped
• 1 pound ground beef (minced beef) - 93% lean
• 1 box penne pasta - whole wheat
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons garlic - minced
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  2 tablespoons spices - Arabic
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon cardamom
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 cup tomato - sliced
• ¼ cup parsley
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 ounce cheddar cheese - fat-free
• 1 medium lemon - juice

Instructions

 

• Cook your pasta according to the directions on the box.
• In the meantime, add olive oil to a frying pan and heat the onion. Once translucent, add garlic, tomatoes and spices (Arabic spices, curry, cardamom, and oregano). Cook for 1 to 3 minutes.
• Add in ground beef and sprinkle in some salt and pepper (optional). When pasta is done cooking, drain, then stir in baby spinach until it wilts.
• Throw in cooked beef, mix in some lemon juice and parsley (save some parsley for garnish. Plate the hamburger helper and top with parsley and 1 ounce (small pinch) of non or low-fat cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 696kcalCarbohydrates: 94gProtein: 39gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 959mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2115IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 6mg

How did this recipe turn out for you?We’re eager to hear your thoughts!