Tag: Easy Weeknight Supper

Hamburg Helper Style Cheesy Jambalaya

Well folks, it’s been a while since we’ve made a Hamburger Helper Style supper – not since April have I shared a Hamburger Helper Style meal. Think of this as installment number three in the Hamburger Helper Style renditions

I know my family loves the whole Hamburger Helper concept, I like the fact that I know what is going into the pot so to speak. All around it’s a win-win for everyone. Rarely do I need to make a special trip to the market since most if not all the ingredients are things I have on-hand anyway. Who doesn’t have a few pounds of ground beef in the freezer at any given time – and the spices are your usual in-the-pantry items.

Don’t forget; putting together the dry ingredients; the seasoning package and instructions in a nice little gift bag or pretty little box makes for a great gift for new moms, college students or care givers – it shows a personal touch. You could even box up a few meals up to keep in your pantry for those “I’m too bushed to even think about cooking” night. We’re talking brown, simmer, eat. What can be easier?

Hamburger Helper Style Cheesy Jambalaya
Ingredients – Cheesy Jambalaya
1 lb Lean Ground Beef (or Turkey)
¾ Cup HOT water
2 Cups Milk
1 Cup Converted Rice
1 Cup Stewed or Diced Tomatoes, plain
1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain well.

Add tomatoes, water, milk and rice. Bring to a boil. Stir in seasoning package.

Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15-20 minutes or until liquid has evaporated and rice is tender.

Stir in 1 cup of cheese, cover and simmer a few minutes more to allow cheese to melt.

Remove from heat, uncover, and allow to sit for 5 minutes for sauce to thicken.

Ingredients – Seasoning Package:
1 Tablespoon Arrowroot or other tasteless thickening agent
2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Basil
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
½ Teaspoon Salt
¼ Teaspoon Sugar (optional)
½ Teaspoon Paprika

In a small bowl or sandwich bag, mix all the ingredients to make a seasoning package. Blend well and set aside until ready to use.

Other Hamburger Helper Style Favorites for your consideration:

Hamburger Helper Style Chili-Cheese Macaroni

Hamburger Helper Style Skillet Lasagna

 

 

Taquitos in a Spicy Chorizo-Alfredo Sauce

Have you ever made something without fully understanding what possessed you to come up with it in the first place? This is one of those “what the heck” recipes that my family adores!  It’s so quick, so easy and yet so packed with flavor. Perfect for a busy night or when you what something that tastes good without a lot of work. The recipe is three ingredients. That’s it. The steps are only three – brown, mix, bake. See, I told you it was easy.

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Meatballs and Mushroom Sauce over Buttery Egg Noodles

One night for dinner, I decided to see what else I could whip up using frozen prepackaged meatballs. My Teriyaki Meatballs had been such a huge hit, I was anxious to see what else these frozen shortcut gems could become. So off to the kitchen I went.

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