Almost Hamburger Helper

I love keeping this mix on hand to make a quick dinner for my family. Jaret's favorite is the skillet lasagna!

Almost Hamburger Helper Dry Mix
(Makes enough for 6 recipes)
2 cups regular nonfat dry milk
1 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup beef bouillon powder (like Western Family's powdery granules)
2 T. dried onion
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. black pepper
2 T. dried parsley
1 T. garlic powder

Mix the ingredients together and store in an air tight container. Use mix as a base for the following dinners. Each of the following recipes serves 6.

Chili Mac: combine all ingredients and simmer, covered, 20 minutes or until macaroni is cooked
1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups macaroni noodles (uncooked)
2 cans, 8 oz. each, tomato sauce
1 T. chili powder
1/2 cup Almost Hamburger Helper dry mix

Stroganoff: combine all ingredients except sour cream; simmer, covered, 20 minutes or until noodles are tender; stir in sour cream and serve
1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained
3 cups water
1/2 cup Almost Hamburger Helper dry mix
2 cups uncooked egg noodles
1/2 cup sour cream

Skillet Lasagna: combine all ingredients except cheeses; simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until noodles are cooked; stir in parmesan; top with mozzarella; turn off heat and cover until cheese melts
1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained
1/2 cup Almost Hamburger Helper dry mix
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 cups water
2 cans, 8 oz. each, tomato sauce
2 cups bow-tie or penne rigate pasta
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese