Hamburger Helping Mix (In a Jar)

Replace those boxes with a homemade version. I have only tried the stroganoff so far, but the kids absolutely loved this (even more than the boxed stuff!).

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1/2 cup

Ingredients

• 2  cups  nonfat dry milk powder
• 1  cup cornstarch
• 1⁄4 cup beef bouillon powder
• 2  tablespoons  onion flakes
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 2  tablespoons dried parsley
• 1  tablespoon garlic powder

• CHILI MAC

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄2 cup macaroni noodles, raw
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 cup hamburger, helping mix

• STROGANOFF

• 1  lb ground beef
• 2  cups water
• 1⁄2 cup hamburger, helping mix
• 2  cups  uncooked  egg noodles
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream

• POTATO BEEF CASSEROLE

• 1  lb ground beef
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 6  potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1  cup  frozen mixed vegetables
• 1⁄2 cup hamburger, helping mix

• QUICK LASAGNA

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup hamburger, helping mix
• 1  onion, chopped
• 2  cups water
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 3  cups  lasagna noodles, uncooked, broken in bits
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese
• 2  cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Mix the ingredients together and store in an airtight jar.
2. Attach the recipes to the jar:
3. CHILI MAC:
4. Brown ground beef and drain.
5. Add remaining ingredients.
6. Combine well and simmer 20 minutes or until macaroni is cooked.
7. STROGANOFF:
8. Brown ground beef and drain.
9. Add water, mix, and uncooked egg noodles.
10. Simmer 20 minutes or until noodles are tender.
11. Stir in sour cream and serve.
12. POTATO BEEF CASSEROLE:
13. Brown ground beef and drain.
14. Add rest of ingredients.
15. Simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
16. Remove cover and cook until excess water has evaporated.
17. QUICK LASAGNA:
18. Brown ground beef and drain.
19. Add mix, onion, water, tomato sauce, lasagna noodles and parmesan cheese in large skillet.
20. Bring to a boil.
21. Reduce heat to simmer.
22. Simmer for 15 minutes or until noodles are cooked.
23. Top with mozzarella cheese.
24. Turn off heat and let cheese melt.