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Vegan Hamburger Helper

5 from 3 votes
Author: Thomas Pagot
This family-friendly vegan hamburger helper is saucy, deliciously creamy, and savory. Made with meaty chunks of soy curls, macaroni, and a variety of seasonings, this one-pot meal is hearty, comforting, and packs bold flavors. Plus, it's easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time : 45 minutes
Cook Time : 10 minutes
Total Time : 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
 

Soy curls

The rest

Instructions
 

Soy curls

  • Rehydrate the soy curls. Add the dry soy curls to a bowl and cover with hot water. Let the soy curls rehydrate for about 5 minutes or until soft.
  • Drain and rinse. Next, drain the soy curls and rinse them a couple of times under cold water.
  • Squeeze. Using your hands, squeeze the soy curls to drain as much water as possible.
  • Make the marinade. In a small bowl, make the marinade by combining the tomato paste, oil, soy sauce, sugar, dark soy sauce, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce together. Transfer the drained soy curls to a bowl and add the marinade.
  • Toss to coat. Toss the soy curls with the marinade using a spoon or your hands. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the soy curls marinate for about 15 minutes.

The rest

  • Sauté the onion. Heat the vegan butter to a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Once melted, add the diced onion and cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Sauté the soy curls. Next, add the marinated soy curls and sauté for another 5 minutes or until they brown slightly.
  • Pour in the broth. Add the vegetable broth, milk, nutritional yeast, vinegar, smoked paprika, and chili powder to the saucepan.
  • Add the macaroni. Next, add the dry macaroni and stir to combine. Bring the broth to a simmer and cook uncovered for 7-8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom. If you are using a larger type of pasta, you might have to adjust the cooking time and amount of liquid.
  • Taste and adjust the seasonings. Once the pasta is tender, remove the pot from heat and adjust the saltiness to your liking. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately!
  • You can keep this hamburger helper for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Adjust the cooking time. I used mini elbow pasta that only required 7-8 minutes of cooking, but depending on the type of pasta used, you might have to adjust both the cooking time and the amount of vegetable broth.
  • Add extra liquid. If the consistency is not creamy enough after cooking, feel free to add more milk or vegetable broth. Adjust the saltiness accordingly.
  • Keep stirring. Do not get away from the pot while cooking the pasta as it tends to stick to the bottom of the pot. Stir very regularly, at least every 2 minutes.
  • Serve immediately. As with any pasta dish, this is best served immediately for optimal flavor and texture. After a few minutes, the pasta tends to absorb the sauce.
Course : Dinner, Entree
Cuisine : American
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