8ouncesWide Egg NoodlesRotini or other small pasta works fine
1poundGround Beef
1-2clovesGarlicminced
½ cupOnionchopped
8ouncesFresh Mushroomssliced
2TablespoonsFlour
2teaspoonsBeef Bouillonplus 1 cup water
¼cupMilkmore if needed
½teaspoonTony Chachere's Creole Seasoning
1 teaspoonBlack Pepper
½cupSour Cream
½teaspoonKosher Saltor to taste
Fresh Parsleyoptional--to garnish
Instructions
In a large Dutch oven, cook pasta over medium-high heat as directed on the package. Set a timer for 1 minute less than the lowest time recommendation on the package. When al dente, drain the pasta and return to the Dutch oven.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown lean ground beef with onions and garlic. Avoid stirring too much to allow the meat to brown. Pour beef into large pot with cooked noodles.
In the same skillet, place mushroom slices in a single layer and allow them to brown. Adding a little olive oil if needed. After both sides are browned, add the to the pot with cooked beef and cooked pasta. Leaving the cooking oils from mushrooms and beef in the skillet.
In the skillet with the cooking fats, add the flour and stir to make a paste. Add a little oil to make 2 Tablespoons, if needed. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until smooth and slightly browned.
Add 1 cup hot water, bouillon, and milk to the skillet. Whisk vigorously to eliminate any lumps. Bring to a boil then pour over noodle mixture. Stir.
Add sour cream and seasonings. Adjust to taste and serve.
Notes
🧡 Alpha Gal Hamburger Helper: Use ground chicken, or ground turkey. Substitute chicken or vegetable bouillon and use Cashew Cream in place of sour cream: Blend ½ cup soaked cashews, ¼ cup water, 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice, ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt until smooth.