Recipe: Homemade Hamburger Helper
Archived on 10/13/2008
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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