HAMBURGER HELPER SUBSTITUTE

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Homemade substitute for Hamburger Helper, three variations. Ignore the nutrition information, as it will include ALL ingredients for all 3 variations. Each variation serves 4-6. Originally posted to the Cooking-Dragon Yahoo Group.

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories Meat

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder or 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1/3 cup instant onion
3 tablespoons onion powder or 3 tablespoons granulated onion
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 2/3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
3 1/2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
1 cup water
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes or 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
1 cup water
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes or 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
3/4 cup water
6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced thin

Steps:

Combine seasoning mix ingredients. Store in an airtight container. Shake well before using.
Cheeseburger Casserole: Brown meat in 12" skillet over medium-high heat. Drain fat and discard. Add water, macaroni, tomatoes and 1/2 cup of seasoning mix. Simmer, covered, 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Off heat, stir in parmesan cheese and serve.
Chili Tomato Macaroni: Brown meat in 12" skillet over medium-high heat. Drain fat and discard. Add water, macaroni, tomatoes, chili powder and 1/2 cup of seasoning mix. Simmer, covered, 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Serve hot.
Potato Casserole: Brown meat in 12" skillet over medium-high heat. Drain fat and discard. Add water, potatoes, and 2/3 cup of seasoning mix. Simmer, covered, 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir. Cook uncovered until excess water is evaporated and sauce is nice and thick. Serve hot.

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