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Acharis · 09-04-2015, 11:06 PM

I just learned what Hamburger Helper was... want to make this version when I have the energy, maybe in the next few days. Copy pasta'd for easy reference but make sure you (I) read the notes regarding pasta type and liquid amount.

"Easy Homemade Hamburger Helper

PREP TIME
5 mins
COOK TIME
20 mins
TOTAL TIME
25 mins

Easy, cheesy macaroni and beef made completely in one pot!
Serves: 4-5 servings
INGREDIENTS
1 lb lean ground beef
½ medium onion, diced
½ red pepper, diced
1 pinch red pepper flakes (or more, if you like it spicy!)
½ tsp minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 cube frozen spinach (or about 1 cup fresh, chopped fine)
1¾ cup milk
1¾ cup beef broth
2½ cups macaroni
1½ cups tomato sauce
1½ cups shredded cheese

INSTRUCTIONS
To a large pot add beef, onion, peppers, pepper flakes, garlic, salt, Italian seasoning and spinach. Cook over medium high heat until beef is browned.
Add in milk, broth, macaroni and tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium low and cover with a lid.
Cook 12-15 minutes, checking and stirring every 5 minutes. If your noodles aren't cooked after 15 minutes, continue cooking.
Stir in 1 cup of cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and serve.

NOTES
See doubled ingredients below."

09-04-2015, 11:06 PM	#11
Acharis Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 729	I just learned what Hamburger Helper was... want to make this version when I have the energy, maybe in the next few days. Copy pasta'd for easy reference but make sure you (I) read the notes regarding pasta type and liquid amount. "Easy Homemade Hamburger Helper PREP TIME 5 mins COOK TIME 20 mins TOTAL TIME 25 mins Easy, cheesy macaroni and beef made completely in one pot! Serves: 4-5 servings INGREDIENTS 1 lb lean ground beef ½ medium onion, diced ½ red pepper, diced 1 pinch red pepper flakes (or more, if you like it spicy!) ½ tsp minced garlic 1 tsp salt 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 cube frozen spinach (or about 1 cup fresh, chopped fine) 1¾ cup milk 1¾ cup beef broth 2½ cups macaroni 1½ cups tomato sauce 1½ cups shredded cheese INSTRUCTIONS To a large pot add beef, onion, peppers, pepper flakes, garlic, salt, Italian seasoning and spinach. Cook over medium high heat until beef is browned. Add in milk, broth, macaroni and tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium low and cover with a lid. Cook 12-15 minutes, checking and stirring every 5 minutes. If your noodles aren't cooked after 15 minutes, continue cooking. Stir in 1 cup of cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and serve. NOTES See doubled ingredients below."