Gluten-Free Stove-Top Hamburger Casserole

PREPARATION TIME: 5 Minutes
COOKING TIME: 25 Minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
• 1 medium-size onion
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1/2 pkg frozen edamame, shelled
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (to taste, or optional)
• 6-8 oz uncooked gluten-free pasta (approx 2 cups)
• 3 1/2 cups of water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch or potato starch
• 2 tablespoons water

PROCEDURE

1. Place ground beef (or turkey) in a skillet. Cook over medium heat until the beef is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain off excess fat, if any.
   
2. Add diced onions & carrots to the pan and cook until onion softens a little.
3. Add edamame & remaining ingredients, except the cornstarch & 2 tablespoons of water, in the order given. Stir well to blend. Bring to a boil.
4. Lower heat, cover, and simmer until the noodles are very tender, approximately 20 minutes.
5. Once the noodles are tender, stir the starch and 2 tablespoons of water in a cup. Add to the pan and stir gently to thicken the remaining liquid.

From the book "You Won't Believe It's Gluten-Free" by Roben Ryberg

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