![From the Kitchen of YouCanToo](images/page09/FromtheKitchenOfYCT.webp)
Homemade Hamburger Helper Type Basic Mix
And some helpful recipes
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups nonfat dry milk
1 cup corn starch
1/4 cup beef bouillon powder
2 T onion flakes
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp black pepper
2 T dried parsley
1 T garlic powder
DIRECTIONS:
Measure all ingredients into a Ziploc Bag. Shake well, transfer to vacuum seal bag, seal and store for up to a year. To use, see the sample recipes below, each recipe calls for 1/2 cup of the mix above.
![Chili Mac](images/page09/RCB_1.webp)
Chili Mac:
1 lb. ground beef or turkey, browned and drained
1 C. water
1/2 C. macaroni noodles (uncooked)
2 cans chopped tomatoes
1 T. chili powder
1/2 C. mix
Combine all and simmer for 20 minutes, or until macaroni is cooked.
![Stroganoff](images/page09/RCB_2.webp)
Stroganoff:
1 lb. ground beef or turkey, browned and drained
2 C. water
1/2 C. mix
2 C. uncooked egg noodles or substitute 5 ounces Dehydrated Potato Slices
1/2 C. sour cream
Combine all except sour cream. Simmer for 20 minutes or until noodles are tender. Stir in sour cream and serve.
(Alternatively, here's how I prefer to make mine. Heat a Large skillet over medium heat, place ground meat in pan to brown, when halfway cooked add 1/2 a small onion diced, 1/2 c diced bell pepper (red or green or both) until meat is no longer pink. Add Water & Mix, whisk to combine and break up any chunks. Add noodles. Cover & cook 15–20 minutes or until noodles are tender, Stir in Sour cream & Serve)
![Potato Beef Casserole](images/page09/RCB_3.webp)
Potato Beef Casserole:
1 lb. ground beef or turkey, browned and drained
3/4 C. water
6 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 C. frozen mixed veggies
1/2 C. mix
Combine all and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove cover and cook until excess water has evaporated.
![Lasagne](images/page09/RCB_4.webp)
Lasagna:
1 lb. ground beef or turkey, browned and drained
1/2 C. mix
1 onion, chopped
2 C. water
16 oz. tomato sauce
3 C. lasagna noodles, uncooked, broken in bits. I buy mini lasagna noodles at my local WinCo grocery store.
1/4 C. Parmesan cheese
2 C. mozzarella cheese, shredded
Combine all except mozzarella in a large skillet. Bring to a boil, let simmer for 15 minutes or until noodles are cooked. Top with mozzarella. Turn off heat and let cheese melt.
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