Pan O’Mac & Cheezeburger
How many of us grew up with “Hamburger Helper?” Let’s face it. Not only was it quick and easy, but there was something about it that was just, how do I say it from an enlightened perspective, well, it was just flat out, down right, no holds barred, delicious. Not delicious in a 5-star restaurant sort of way, but delicious in a My Mom Loves Me and The World is a Safe Place sort of way!
Now, I’m enlightened. At least I strive to be. I strive to eat better and healthier. Therefore I present this pan of deliciousness because, I Love Me and I can Make My World a Safe Place! Cheers!!
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups vegan ground mince (equivalent to 1 lb)
1 small onion, diced
2 cups macaroni noodles
2 Tbsp tomato paste
2 1/2 cups water
2 tsp bouillon
2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
2 tsp maple syrup
CHEEZE SAUCE:
1/4 cup nut butter (no additives)
2 cups water
4 Tbsp nutritional yeast
4 Tbsp tapioca starch (or corn starch)
2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp miso paste (you can use a tablespoon of sauerkraut instead)
INSTRUCTIONS:
To make the sauce add the nuts butter and remaining cheese sauce ingredients to a high speed blender and blitz until the mixture is completely smooth. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the onion and ground mince. Cook until the meat has browned and is hot throughout. Add the tomato paste and allow to cook, for a couple of minutes. Add the water, bouillon and seasonings to the pan. Stir until combined. Add the noodles. Cover and reduce heat. Allow to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The noodles should be not quite finished cooking.
Pour the cheeze sauce into the pan and stir. Keep stirring as the sauce begins to thicken. Allow the mixture to cook another 5 minutes or so, or until the noodles have finished cooking and the sauce has thickened and is good and creamy.
Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve. Leftovers are good, refrigerated for up to four days.
NOTE: Nothing wrong with making an extra pan of this deliousness and freezing it!
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