Quick and Healthy Homemade Hamburger Helper

While I’m away on vacation, I want to fully savor my time! Which means I want to eat healthy without spending hours in the kitchen. Plus, rental apartments have fully equipped kitchens but minimal pantry staples.

I solve the first problem with simple meals that only require fresh ingredients. The second issue is resolved by always traveling with a multipurpose spice, such as Italian herbs or cajun seasoning.

One of my go-to travel meals is this fifteen minute homemade Hamburger Helper dish. Quick, simple, affordable, and filling—just the kind of dinner you want during vacation.

I boil pasta in one pot while I cook the meat in a skillet (topped with the seasoning I brought along). 

Once the meat is finished, I add grape tomatoes and let the skillet simmer until the pasta is done. The fresh tomato flavor combined with it’s natural juices is a perfect combo with the meat!

Sometimes I add sauteed onion, bell peppers, corn, or zucchini for extra veggies. And many times we top our bowls with mozzarella cheese (because we love cheese!). But these are optional add-ons which only enhance this already tasty meal.

Next time you need a last-minute weeknight meal, or a 3-ingredient dish to cook on vacation, try this Quick and Easy Homemade Hamburger Helper!