Healthy Vegan Hamburger Helper Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can you use evaporated milk instead of milk in Hamburger Helper? ›

Betty's Emrgency Substitutions page suggests a substitution for a cup of milk: 1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water; or nonfat dry milk prepared as directed on package.

Yes! Although traditionally Hamburger Helper has called for meat additions, these ingredients can be easily substituted by your choice of protein. Instead of meat, you can add vegetables or a meat alternative of your choice to Hamburger Helper meals to make them plant-based.

Broth: This recipe uses a combination of beef and chicken broth for depth of flavor. All beef broth can be used if preferred. Pasta: Medium pasta shells, rotini, and bowtie pasta are all great options for this recipe. If you like extra-extra saucy pasta, use just under 1/2 lb.

For the Hamburger Helper:

1 yellow onion, chopped. 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed. 2 ¼ cups vegetable broth, divided. 1 cup plant-based milk, (such as oat or soy)

But when left in its thickened, low-moisture canned state, it can also stand in for milk or heavy cream as an enriching agent. Evaporated milk gives body to smoothies, thickens up and sweetens coffee, and adds nuance and richness to creamy soups and chowders, not to mention savory sauces and even oatmeal.

Seasonings: the true healthy hamburger helper taste comes from paprika, dried oregano, and plenty of salt and pepper. Pasta: the star of the show! I used pipe rigate pasta because I love how the sauce gets into every little nook and cranny of the noodle. Cheese: don't forget plenty of sharp cheddar cheese.

Here's exciting news: Hamburger Helper can be made with almond milk! I used it and it tasted great.

Can I use sour cream instead of milk? ›

Sour cream or full fat yogurt can be substituted 1:1 for whole milk. Use this substitute in baking quick breads or for adding creaminess to pan sauces. Sour cream works especially well in recipes calling for buttermilk, too and vanilla-flavored yogurt can be used for sweet quick breads and cakes.

Add milk, hot water and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box); stir to combine. Stir in uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper™ box) and tuna. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Powdered Milk vs Evaporated Milk

Powdered milk can be mixed with an equal amount of water to create a substitute for evaporated milk, but evaporated milk cannot be used in place of milk powder.

Condensed milk is made in a similar way, but sugar is added to it so that about 45% of its content is sugar. Because of this, condensed milk is very sweet and thick, while evaporated milk is unsweetened.

To make an easy mac and cheese with evaporated milk, cook eight ounces of pasta a minute shy of al dente in well-salted water, then drain. Return the drained pasta to the pot, and add a 12-ounce can of evaporated milk and all your cheese (you'll want 12 ounces of cheese for this amount of pasta) and seasonings.