Homemade Hamburger Helper

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
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• 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