Homemade Hamburger Helper

Yummy! Definitely not a meal for Weight Watchers plan. Easy, one pan tasty dish that feeds hungry people (especially bottomless pit teenage boys). The recipe calls for 1 lb of ground beef, but I use 1 lb ground turkey and it tastes fabulous, with a little less fat!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef (or turkey)
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  quart tomato juice (or, use one large can tomato sauce & add enough water to make 1 quart)
• 1  tablespoon oregano (whole or flaked)
• 1  tablespoon parsley flakes
• 1 (24 ounce)  Velveeta shells and cheese dinner

Directions

1. Brown ground beef or turkey with chopped onion until meat is no longer pink.
2. Reduce heat & add quart of tomato juice, oregano & parsley. Mix well.
3. Add Velveeta Shells & Cheese packet, stir until well blended.
4. Simmer 10-15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and shells cooked, stirring occasionally. If it's too dry, add a little water.
5. For an extra kick, sprinkle a little cayenne pepper into the mixture.
6. Enjoy!