Hamburger Helper Substitute Recipe

Name: Hamburger Helper Substitute
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Seasoning Mix; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon garlic powder or 1 tablespoon granulated garlic; 2 tablespoons dried parsley; 1/3 cup instant onion; 3 tablespoons onion powder or 3 tablespoons granulated onion; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 2/3 cups nonfat dry milk powder; 3 1/2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules; Cheeseburger Casserole; 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey; 1 cup water; 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni; 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes or (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; Chili Tomato Macaroni; 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey; 1 cup water; 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni; 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes or (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 tablespoon chili powder; Potato Casserole; 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey; 3/4 cup water; 6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced thin

Servings: persons

Seasoning Mix
1 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder or 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1/3 cup instant onion
3 tablespoons onion powder or 3 tablespoons granulated onion
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 2/3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
3 1/2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
Cheeseburger Casserole
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
1 cup water
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes or (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Chili Tomato Macaroni
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
1 cup water
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes or (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon chili powder
Potato Casserole
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
3/4 cup water
6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced thin

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["Combine seasoning mix ingredients. Store in an airtight container. Shake well before using.", "Cheeseburger Casserole: Brown meat in 12"" skillet over medium-high heat. Drain fat and discard. Add water, macaroni, tomatoes and 1/2 cup of seasoning mix. Simmer, covered, 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Off heat, stir in parmesan cheese and serve.", "Chili Tomato Macaroni: Brown meat in 12"" skillet over medium-high heat. Drain fat and discard. Add water, macaroni, tomatoes, chili powder and 1/2 cup of seasoning mix. Simmer, covered, 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Serve hot.", "Potato Casserole: Brown meat in 12"" skillet over medium-high heat. Drain fat and discard. Add water, potatoes, and 2/3 cup of seasoning mix. Simmer, covered, 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir. Cook uncovered until excess water is evaporated and sauce is nice and thick. Serve hot."]

850

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Seasoning Mix, 1 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon garlic powder or 1 tablespoon granulated garlic, 2 tablespoons dried parsley, and more.

Yes, Hamburger Helper Substitute falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hamburger Helper Substitute

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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