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Homemade One Pan Vegan Beef Stroganoff Hamburger Helper (gluten-free!)

homemade one pan vegan beef stroganoff hamburger helper served in a bowl garnished with fresh oregano.

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This made-from-scratch Homemade One Pan Vegan Beef Stroganoff Hamburger Helper recipe features sautรฉed onions, garlic, mushrooms, and plant-based ground “beef” simmered in a dairy-free creamy broth and then combined with gluten-free noodles for an easy, savory weeknight pasta dinner.

It has been well over a decade since Iโ€™ve had Americaโ€™s favorite one pan meal, but I do remember it being pretty convenient for a busy weeknight dinner. Today, weโ€™re going to skip the box and make our own version of a Hamburger Helper meal from scratch while also honoring the one pan, easy meal thatโ€™s ready in less than an hour (more like 30 minutes!). Letโ€™s invite nostalgia onto our tables for dinner tonight, but using plant-based ground โ€œbeefโ€ and gluten-free noodles.

cooked homemade one pan vegan beef stroganoff hamburger helper in a skillet with a wooden spoon.

The Ingredients

Onion. My go-to onion of choice to use in most of my recipes is sweet yellow onions.

Garlic. I use pre-minced organic garlic for ease, but you may mince your own garlic cloves.

Mushrooms. I used sliced organic white mushrooms for this recipe but you may use any sliced mushrooms youโ€™d like. I have even made this recipe using canned mushrooms too.

Plant-based ground beef. My favorite plant-based ground beef replacement is Abbotโ€™s (not sponsored). Abbotโ€™s is also made from mushrooms, so it works fantastic in this stroganoff-style meal.

Vegetable broth. You will need 32 ounces of vegetable stock, or feel free to use a no beef broth instead.

Non-dairy milk. I like to use oat milk for added creaminess, but you can also use almond milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, soy milk, etc.

Sour cream/yogurt. I like the use of dairy-free sour cream in this stroganoff recipe, but if youโ€™re unable to find it in the grocery store near you, you can use unsweetened non-dairy yogurt instead- which seem to be more readily available.

Nutritional yeast. Adds some cheesy flavor to the broth, while also adding a bit of B12.

Liquid aminos. Some stroganoff recipes call for Worcestershire sauce, so in place of that (which is not vegan) I added liquid aminos. You may also use gluten-free soy sauce or Tamari soy sauce.

Gluten-free pasta. Iโ€™m using Jovial Foods mafalda brown rice pasta in this recipe (not sponsored). I love the shape of mafalda noodles, which is similar to the store-bought Hamburger Helperโ€™s Stroganoff. I got mine at Whole Foods, but if you canโ€™t find it, you may use whatever gluten-free pasta shape youโ€™d like. Elbow macaroni, shell pasta, or even penne pasta would work in this recipe. I also use mafalda pasta in my Buttery Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts Pasta.

How To Make Homemade Hamburger Helper

Heat a large skillet (12″) over medium heat. Melt the butter and then add the chopped onions to the skillet along with the garlic, salt, and pepper. Saute the onions until translucent and they start to turn golden brown, tossing occasionally.

sauteed onions in a skillet with a wooden spoon.

Add the mushrooms and saute another 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms soften.

sauteed mushrooms and onions in a skillet.

Add the plant-based ground beef and cook another 8-10 minutes, tossing occasionally.

action shot cooking plant-based ground beef in a skillet with onions and mushrooms, with steam coming off the skillet.

Next, add the vegetable broth to the skillet. Add plant milk and the tapioca flour to a small bowl and stir to dissolve the flour, then add it to the skillet. Add the sour cream/yogurt, nutritional yeast, and liquid aminos to the skillet. Stir everything together to combine. Turn the heat up to high and then stir in the pasta. Try to cover all of the pasta with the broth.

dry pasta noodles added to a skillet with broth in it.

Cover. Once it starts to boil, turn the heat to low and simmer until the noodles are tender and the liquid is thick and absorbed into the noodles, about 10-15 minutes, stirring it occasionally to keep the noodles from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh herbs. Add more salt and pepper to taste, if desired.

cooked homemade one pan vegan beef stroganoff hamburger helper in a skillet with a wooden spoon.

Why Youโ€™ll Love It!

This homemade version is as easy as the boxed Hamburger Helper, but allows you to modify the ingredients, in this case, using plant-based meat, non-dairy condiments, and gluten-free noodles.

You only need one pan to make this recipe, which is both simple and requires less clean up afterwards!

Itโ€™s ready in just 30 minutes! You canโ€™t beat an easy one pan, 30 minute meal on a busy weeknight!

The leftovers heat up great! I love having leftovers for lunch the next day and this Homemade One Pan Vegan Beef Stroganoff Hamburger Helper makes the perfect re-heated lunch.

homemade one pan vegan beef stroganoff hamburger helper served in a bowl garnished with fresh oregano.

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homemade one pan vegan beef stroganoff hamburger helper served in a bowl garnished with fresh oregano.

Homemade One Pan Vegan Beef Stroganoff Hamburger Helper (gluten-free!)


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This made-from-scratch Homemade One Pan Vegan Beef Stroganoff Hamburger Helper recipe features sautรฉed onions, garlic, mushrooms, and plant-based ground "beef" simmered in a dairy-free creamy broth and then combined with gluten-free noodles for an easy, savory weeknight pasta dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons non-dairy butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (or 2 cloves of garlic, minced)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 10 ounces (1 package) plant-based ground “beef” (I used Abbot’s)
  • 32 ounces vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup plant-based milk (I used oat milk)
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca flour
  • 1/2 cup non-dairy sour cream or unsweetened non-dairy yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon liquid aminos/tamari soy sauce
  • 12 ounces gluten-free pasta (I used Jovial Foods mafalda pasta)
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • fresh herbs, to garnish (such as parsley or oregano)

Instructions

Heat a large skillet (12″) over medium heat. Melt the butter and then add the chopped onions to the skillet along with the garlic, salt, and pepper. Saute the onions until translucent and they start to turn golden brown, tossing occasionally. Add the mushrooms and saute another 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms soften. Add the plant-based ground beef and cook another 8-10 minutes, tossing occasionally.

Next, add the vegetable broth to the skillet. Add plant milk and the tapioca flour to a small bowl and stir to dissolve the flour, then add it to the skillet.

Add the sour cream/yogurt, nutritional yeast, and liquid aminos to the skillet. Stir everything together to combine. Turn the heat up to high and then stir in the pasta. Try to cover all of the pasta with the broth. Cover. Once it starts to boil, turn the heat to low and simmer until the noodles are tender and the liquid is thick and absorbed into the noodles, about 10-15 minutes, stirring it occasionally to keep the noodles from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh herbs. Add more salt and pepper to taste, if desired.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Additional Time: 0 hours
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Lunch & Dinner

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