While I’m in front of the computer, let me give you the Taco Hamburger Helper recipe I got from the Instagram reel that kicked off my whole trip down memory lane.

Healthier Taco Hamburger Helper:
1/2 Lbs Ground Beef
1/2 Onion, diced or thin strips
Oil

Pan fry onions. set aside in a bowl to sear meat. Add onions back in. Add a small pinch of salt and start adding:

1/2 Red Pepper, diced or thin strips
2 Handfuls Spinach, washed/drained
10 oz Tomato Sauce
1 C Milk + 1/2 Water
1 C Egg Noodle Pasta
2 Tbsp Taco Seasoning Blend

Stir everything together, making sure the pasta gets submerged. Once the liquids start to boil, cover the pot and drop heat to low. Let that simmer for about ten mins before adding a can of rinsed off beans (black or pinto). Add a generous amount of Mexican blended cheese (reserve a bit for plating) and lid the pot again to melt it. After two mins, kill the heat and let it rest off burner to cool down.

Uncover and give everything one final good stir to combine the cheese into the mixture.

Plate with lettuce, sour cream, and pickled jalapeno or banana peppers, and a bit more cheese shred if desired. <– These are all the things I will add to make it a taco bowl meal when I make this next week.