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Homemade Hamburger Helper

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Date: 04/21/2004 Topics: Make Your Own > Meals | Readers Request > Make Your Own | Recipes > Main Dishes  
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I know there is a really simple recipe for making your own hamburger helper. Does anyone have it handy?

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Post by lewis_admin (1336) | (10/13/2008)
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The following recipes are effective hamburger helper substitutes.

Seasoning (Makes enough for a few batches):

Mix together the following.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 Tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1/2 cup instant onion
  • 1 Tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 2/3 cups fat-free dry milk powder
  • 3 1/2 Tablespoons beef bouillon granules

Store in a jar with tight between uses.

Cheeseburger Casserole

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound hamburger
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked macaroni
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup seasoning mix
  • 2 cups of grated cheese

Directions:

First brown the hamburger and drain off the fat. Add 1 1/2 cups water, 1 cup uncooked macaroni, 1 can chopped tomatoes and 1/2 cup seasoning mix. Simmer covered 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Remove from heat and add 2 cups of grated cheese.

Chili Tomato Macaroni

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound hamburger
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked macaroni
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup seasoning mix
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder

Directions:

First brown the hamburger and drain off the fat. Add 1 1/2 cups water, 1 cup uncooked macaroni, 1 can chopped tomatoes, 1 tablespoon chili powder and 1/2 cup seasoning mix. Simmer covered 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.

Potato Casserole

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound hamburger
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked macaroni
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon seasoning mix
  • 5 or 6 medium sized potatoes, thinly sliced

Directions:

First brown the hamburger and drain off the fat. Add 1 cup water, 5 or 6 peeled sliced thinly potatoes, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon seasoning mix. Simmer covered for 20 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir. Uncover and cook until excess water is evaporated.

Adapted from a recipe at:
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/columncc/cc010724.html

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Post By Carol (Guest Post) (07/21/2008)
If you are trying to feed a big family, I'd suggest getting some TVP, which is a soy based meat alternative that is very cheap. There are even brown flavored ones that look like beef. Use it + your meat and you have and the expensive meat goes a lot further!https://www.usaemergencysupply.com/ ... age/texturized_vegetable_protein.htm

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Post By Maryalice (Guest Post) (01/10/2008)
Thanlk you to the guest who posted the recipe with the nonfat dry milk, cornstarch, etc. I had this one a long time ago and could not find it anywhere. It truly is a great recipe if you don't want to buy the packaged hamburg helper.

t

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Post By Hungry Hank (Guest Post) (10/13/2006)
Nice site. I checked this out earlier, since I decided to make my own batch. I used the following which was available...

"Hankburger Helper

1 lb of ground hamburger
12 oz. of bowtie noodles
1 can (10-11 oz.) of mushroom gravy
1 Step Skillet Mac seasoning"


Just cook the first three like your normally would, mix 'em up and add the seasoning (3 tablespoons if you like to measure everything). I'm not sure if this seasoning is still being made, but I bought a bunch at a discount store I frequent. It's a blend of garlic, onion, red pepper and italian seasoning

A few quick notes... 16 oz. pasta would've probably been a better choice, but I like a lot of meat. Also, a can of peas probably would've went great with the mushroom gravy, but I didn't have any. I'll be trying this next time I make it.

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Post By Sweet Sarah (Guest Post) (10/03/2006)
I like this:
1# ground beef
I can peas
2 Packets brown gravy mix, or 2 cups brown gravy made
2-3 handfulls of egg noodles
salt & pepper

Season ground beef and cook until done
Add the cooked noodles and the gravy mix, or premade gravy and the can of drained peas...cook through and enjoy!

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Post By Judi (Guest Post) (11/04/2005)
1 lb grount meat (I use turkey)
1 onion finely chopped
1 1/2 cups water
1 jar your favorite tomato sauce (Prego garlic & onion)
pasta - your choice (I like Campanelle)
cheese

Brown the meat, drain the fat, push to the sides of skillet. Brown the onion in the middle. Then combine meat and onion, add the wet ingredients, add some pasta and simmer until done. Top with grated cheese. I love tons of locatelli.

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Post By Guest (Guest Post) (01/23/2005)
I have a generic recipe for hamb helper and one recipe to make from it
Homemade Ground Beef Helper
2 c. nonfat dry "instant"milk
1 c. cornstarch
1/4 c. unsalted chicken or beef bouillon powder
2 Tbsp. onion flakes
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp.dried thyme
1 tsp. black pepper
2 Tbsp. dried parsley
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
Mix the ingredients together and store in an airtight container. Use as base mix for hamburger helpers.

Chili Tomato Mac
Brown 1 pound ground beef or turkey, drain off fat
Add 1 c. water, 1 and one half cups uncooked macaroni, 2 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes, 1 Tbsp chili powder, and 1/2 cup of the "Helper Mix". Simmer covered about 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Serves about 4 persons.

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Post By Johnny (Guest Post) (09/01/2004)
There is a recipe my mom makes, It is one pound hamburger, one can corn, and 2 cans tomato soup no water. Mix all of them together in large skillet and add cooked elbow macaroni...then I like to throw some mozzarella on top, and I also like to put on cajun seasoning, but that is entirely optional to taste.

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Post By ROBERT HERBERT (Guest Post) (05/05/2004)
I NEED TO BE ABLE TO MAKE A 100LB BEEF BURGER, CAN U PLEASE HELP ME MAKE IT.
BY SENDING ME SOME IDEAS
EMAIL: ROBERTCHERBERT@HOTMAIL.COM

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Post by bjtindle (1) | (05/04/2004)
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Kitchenmixes.com has loads of recipes (dry) you can make yourself. Below is a mix for hamburger helper and it can be used for both Stroganoff and Chili Mac.
Hope this helps!

http://www.kitchenmixes.com/recipes/ma/beef/ma-beef1014409092.shtml

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Post By Deb in Colorado (Guest Post) (04/25/2004)
Homemade Hamburger Helper
INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. dried parsley
1/3 cup instant onion
3 Tbsp. onion powder
1 Tbsp. salt
1 2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
3 1/2 Tbsp. beef bouillon granules

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Post By briteIs5 (Guest Post) (04/22/2004)
Trying to feed a family of seven on a very limited budget I started making my own hamburger helpers. Start with boxed macaroni & cheese (I use generic that i can get for 3-4 for a dollar) follow pkg directions, add some cooked chopmeat and depending on what flavor you want, add either some tomatoe sauce or brown gravy. My kids love it.

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Post by Caryn (2) | (04/22/2004)
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I have an old family recipe:

Its' called "Peanuts"

One lb. of chop meat.
One lb. of elbow macaroni
2 cans of Campbells Tomato Soup, do not add water to soup

Fry chop meat in frying pan, drain grease.
Add two cans of tomato soup, mix with meat and heat until hot. Boil macaroni, drain water. Add tomato soup and chopmeat mixture to drained macaroni in pot. Serve immediately. Some people like to add ketchup. (Not me or my kids).

My kids go crazy for this,,,it doesn't sound like it would be that good, but it is...try it. Let me know how they liked it. ""

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