How to make your own hamburger helper (2 recipes included)

Want to save money on those prepackaged meal mixes? Here is a simple way to make your own hamburger helper.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 4 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 t salt
• 1/2 t pepper
• 1/2 t oregano
• 1/2 t garlic salt

1. Brown ground beef in a heavy skillet. Drain.
2. Add onion and continue cooking over medium-low heat until onions are golden.
3. Add remaining ingredients. Cool.
4. Spoon mixture into four 1-pint freezer containers, leaving ½-inch space at top.
5. Seal and label containers.
6. Freeze. Use within 3 months. Makes about 4 pints of Ready Hamburger Mix.
7. Quick Taco Dip
   
   2 C Ready Hamburger Mix, thawed
   1/2 C "hot" ketchup
   1 T chili powder
   2 (15-1/2 oz.) cans kidney beans
   1/4 t Tabasco sauce
   1 C grated Cheddar cheese
   1/2 C chopped green olives with pimientos, for garnish
   
   In a large saucepan, combine Ready Hamburger Mix, ketchup, and chili powder. Mash kidney beans and add with bean juice to meat mixture. Add Tabasco sauce. Heat through about 10 minutes. Put in a chafing dish and top with grated Cheddar cheese. Garnish with green olives. Makes about 6 cups dips, enough for 15 to 20 servings.
8. Saturday Stroganoff
   
   2 C Ready Hamburger Mix, thawed
   1 (10-3/4 oz.) can cream of celery soup
   1 (10-3/4 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
   3/4 C milk
   1-pint sour cream
   Cooked noodles
   Poppy seeds, for garnish
   
   In a large saucepan, combine Ready Hamburger Mix, cream of celery soup, cream of mushroom soup, and milk. Stir until well blended. Simmer about 10 minutes. Just before serving, add sour cream. Simmer 2 minutes. Serve over cooked noodles. Garnish with poppy seeds. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Tips & Warnings

• Use just regular store bought hamburger helper.