One Pan Venison Hamburger Helper
Venison Hamburger Helper is creamy, cheesy, and supremely comforting. It’s also ridiculously easy – with everything being made in one pan! A reimagined childhood favorite that’s better than the boxed dinner, this venison recipe uses ground deer meat, shredded cheddar, and a little bit of tomato sauce to get that real “helper” taste. Plus, it's ready in 30 minutes!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 682kcal
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 pounds ground venison
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. paprika
- ¼ tsp. ground mustard
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 32 ounces beef stock
- 1 pound macaroni noodles
- 8 ounces heavy cream
- 8 ounces medium cheddar, shredded
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter to a large Dutch oven with a lid and place over medium heat. When butter has melted, add the diced onion and a sprinkle of Kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to soften, about five minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about one minute more.
- Add 2 pounds ground venison to the pot, seasoning it with 1 tsp. onion powder, 1 tsp. garlic powder, ½ tsp. paprika, and ¼ tsp. ground mustard. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the venison is browned. Sprinkle meat with 2 tablespoons flour, stirring to combine, and cook for another minute.
- Add 8 ounces tomato sauce, 32 ounces beef stock, 1-pound uncooked macaroni noodles, and a generous pinch of kosher salt to the pan, stirring to make sure everything is well combined. Cover and bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to ensure the noodles don’t stick to the bottom of the pot. Boil until noodles are al dente, about 10 – 12 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in 8 ounces heavy cream and 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 682kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 665mg | Potassium: 892mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1063IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 267mg | Iron: 5mg