Hamburger Helper Base Mix

By BlueSchmoo

Base mix for white sauce Hamburger Helper dishes

Ingredients

• 2 Cup nonfat dry "instant" milk
• 1 Cup cornstarch
• 1/4 Cup unsalted chicken or beef bouillon powder
• 2 Tbsp. onion flakes
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 Tbsp dried parsley
• 1 Tbsp garlic powder

Preparation

Step 1

Mix the ingredients together and store in an airtight container. Use as base mix for hamburger helpers.

Directions:
Mix the ingredients together in a large bowl and store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

To Use: Chili Mac: Brown one pound ground beef and drain. Add one cup water, 1 1/2 cups of uncooked pasta, 30 oz canned chopped tomatoes, one tbsp chili powder and 1/2 cup seasoning mix.

Simmer covered 20 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Ground Beef Stroganoff:
Brown 1 lb ground beef; drain.
Add 2 cups water
1/2 cup seasoning mix
2 cups uncooked egg noodles
Combine all ingredients and stir. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes or until noodles are tender.
Top with 1/2 cup sour cream. Serve immediately.

Potato Beef Casserole:
1 lb. ground beef, 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 is evaporated.

Quick Lasagna:
1 lb. ground beef, 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
1/4 C. parmesan cheese
2 C. mozzarella cheese, shredded

Combine all except mozzarella in 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.