Homemade Hamburger Helper Mixes

Basic Hamburger Helper Seasoning Mix
1- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 Tblsp. garlic powder
2 Tblsp. dried parsley
1/2 c. dehydrated onion flakes
1 Tblsp. onion powder
1 - 1/2 tsp. salt
1 - 2/3 c. fat-free dry milk powder
3 - 1/2 Tblsp. beef bouillon granules

Combine all ingredients together to mix well. Store in an airtight container. Use as directed in the following recipes.

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Cheeseburger Helper

1 lb. ground meat (beef or turkey)
1 - 1/2 c. water
1 c. uncooked macaroni
1/2 c. basic hamburger helper seasoning mix
2 c. grated cheddar cheese (or for a smoother texture use velveeta cheese)

Cook meat in a medium skillet until no longer pink. Drain fat. Return meat to skillet. Add water, 1 cup uncooked macaroni, seasoning mix. Stir to mix well. Simmer covered 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Stir in grated cheese and allow to melt.

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Chili Mac Hamburger Helper
1 lb. ground meat (beef or turkey)
1 - 1/2 c. water
1 c. uncooked macaroni
1/2 c. basic hamburger helper seasoning mix
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 Tblsp chili powder

Cook meat in a medium skillet until no longer pink. Drain fat. Return meat to skillet. Add water, 1 cup uncooked macaroni, diced tomatoes, seasoning mix and chili powder. Stir to mix well. Simmer covered 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.

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Potato Hamburger Helper

1 lb. ground meat (beef or turkey)
1 - 1/2 c. water
5 or 6 medium sized potatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 c. + 1 Tblsp. basic hamburger helper seasoning mix

Cook meat in a medium skillet until no longer pink. Drain fat. Return meat to skillet. Add water, potatoes, and seasoning mix. Stir to mix well. Simmer covered 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.