Homemade Hamburger Helper

*1-2 lbs. ground beef
*salt
*pepper
*garlic powder
*onion powder
*1 med. onion, diced
*1 can beef stock
*1 box Mac & Cheese dinner mix
*1/2 cup milk

Cook noodles according to box. Brown seasoned ground beef with onion. Add beef stock and milk; stir in cheese packet from Dinner and cook on med. low heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Add the cooked and drained pasta and serve

The following recipes are effective hamburger helper substitutes.

Seasoning (Makes enough for a few batches):

Mix together the following.

Ingredients:

* 1 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
* 2 Tablespoons dried parsley
* 1/2 cup instant onion
* 1 Tablespoon onion powder
* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
* 1 2/3 cups fat-free dry milk powder
* 3 1/2 Tablespoons beef bouillon granules

Store in a jar with tight between uses.

Cheeseburger Casserole

Ingredients:

* 1 pound hamburger
* 1 1/2 cups water
* 1 cup uncooked macaroni
* 1 can chopped tomatoes
* 1/2 cup seasoning mix
* 2 cups of grated cheese

Directions:

First brown the hamburger and drain off the fat. Add 1 1/2 cups water, 1 cup uncooked macaroni, 1 can chopped tomatoes and 1/2 cup seasoning mix. Simmer covered 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Remove from heat and add 2 cups of grated cheese.

Chili Tomato Macaroni

Ingredients:

* 1 pound hamburger
* 1 1/2 cups water
* 1 cup uncooked macaroni
* 1 can chopped tomatoes
* 1/2 cup seasoning mix
* 1 Tablespoon chili powder

Directions:

First brown the hamburger and drain off the fat. Add 1 1/2 cups water, 1 cup uncooked macaroni, 1 can chopped tomatoes, 1 tablespoon chili powder and 1/2 cup seasoning mix. Simmer covered 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.

Potato Casserole

Ingredients:

* 1 pound hamburger
* 1 1/2 cups water
* 1 cup uncooked macaroni
* 1 can chopped tomatoes
* 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon seasoning mix
* 5 or 6 medium sized potatoes, thinly sliced

Directions:

First brown the hamburger and drain off the fat. Add 1 cup water, 5 or 6 peeled sliced thinly potatoes, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon seasoning mix. Simmer covered for 20 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir. Uncover and cook until excess water is evaporated.