10,000 Year Old Hamburger Helper
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A comforting, wholesome twist on classic Hamburger Helper made with farro, an ancient grain, instead of processed pasta. It combines savory ground beef, earthy mushrooms, aromatics, and spices into a rich, cheesy, one-pan skillet meal.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Rinse pearled farro under cold water and set aside. → Brown ground beef and mushrooms in olive oil over high heat until caramelized. → Sauté celery and onions with spices and tomato paste. → Stir in the farro, pour in beef broth, cover, and simmer until tender. → Let rest off-heat, then stir in cheddar cheese and chives before serving.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Rinse pearled farro under cold water and set aside. → Brown ground beef and mushrooms in olive oil over high heat until caramelized. → Sauté celery and onions with spices and tomato paste. → Stir in the farro, pour in beef broth, cover, and simmer until tender. → Let rest off-heat, then stir in cheddar cheese and chives before serving.
Introduction
A comforting, wholesome twist on classic Hamburger Helper made with farro, an ancient grain, instead of processed pasta. It combines savory ground beef, earthy mushrooms, aromatics, and spices into a rich, cheesy, one-pan skillet meal.
Step 1
Place pearled farro in a strainer and rinse thoroughly under cold running water to wash off any dust and excess surface starch, then set aside.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the ground beef and break it up into small crumbles. Stir in the salt.
Step 3
Once the beef begins to brown, add the sliced mushrooms. Sauté until the mushrooms release their moisture, the water evaporates, and both the beef and mushrooms are deeply browned.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to medium-high. Add the diced celery and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for a few minutes until the onions soften and turn translucent.
Step 5
Stir in the black pepper, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and garlic powder. Cook for about 1 minute to toast and activate the spices.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Pearled farro is highly recommended as it cooks much faster (approx. 10 minutes) than whole grain farro.
Adjust the cooking time based on the specific type of farro you buy; check the package instructions for exact timings.
Taking time to brown the beef and mushrooms completely is key to creating a deep, savory fond on the bottom of the pan.
Beef broth provides a rich base, but chicken broth or water can be substituted if needed.
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