In the olden
days, when my son was young, we liked Hamburger Helper's Cheeseburger
Macaroni. Still do, but the sodium content
makes it one of those things I have to stay away from. Not to mention, I'm not entirely sure what is
in that box. MSG and I don't get along
very well and I know that is one ingredient that is listed on the box.
For years
I've tried various recipes that tout they taste just like the stuff. The last recipe I tried came pretty darn
close. But still a little off and way
too salty for my taste. So the girls and
I have been experimenting and we came up with our version.
Cheeseburger
Macaroni
1 lb. lean
ground beef
1/2 cup
chopped onion
1 tsp onion
powder
1 tsp garlic
powder
1 tsp chili
powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp
ground black pepper
1 3/4 cup
beef broth
2 cups milk
2 cups elbow
macaroni
1 cup grated
cheddar - sharp, medium, or mild
Over medium
heat brown ground beef and onion in a large deep skillet or pot, drain
fat. Stir in seasonings. Add broth, milk and macaroni. Combine well.
Turn down heat and allow to simmer 10 minutes stirring
occasionally. Test macaroni for
doneness. Remove from heat, sprinkle
cheese across the top. Stir in cheese,
thoroughly. Serves 4 to 6.
The girls
gave this recipe their seal of approval and that is all I need. It makes for a super quick meal to prepare
too. If you happen to love that box of
Hamburger Helper, give this recipe a try and see what you think.
Good idea
ReplyDeleteThanks!!
DeleteI like it can all be done in one pan. Sometimes by the end of the day, I want a good supper but I don't want to deal with multiple pans.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Me too! This is definitely a good go-to for just that situation. :)
DeleteI think I bought a couple of those years ago when my kids were very small. As I recall, we were not fans.
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I believe it is their most popular flavor, but its not for everyone.
DeleteI do something very similar to this. The amount of money, not to mention the health consequences, of those boxes of hamburger helper are just outrageous.
ReplyDeleteWe like our version much better and it certainly costs a lot less. Makes more too. One box doesn't make a whole lot as I recall.
DeleteI've never really been a hamburger helper cook, a random box might enter the pantry, but most likely was a sale plus coupon deal. Servings were small, and I was concerned about the ingredients. I am pretty much a scratch cook for this reason. Fast forward, and due to kidney issues, MD has me on a reduced sodium diet, so good thing that I never got into convenience foods. They serve their purpose as an emergency meal (cheaper than ordering out).
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