"Gimme a Cheap Weeknight Dinner, Quick!"

C'mon, admit it! At some time in your life, you have eaten "Hamburger Helper." I know that it was a staple in our house when I was a kid. The little talking glove is comforting in a twisted kind of way. :o) Anyway, this recipe looks like Hamburger Helper, but tastes much better. Sure there are recipes out there that are probably better for you or tastier but when you are trying to eat quickly AND on a budget, this recipe is a MUST.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1 (10 3/4ounce) can  cream of potato soup
• 1 3⁄4 cups milk
• 1  stalk celery, chopped fine
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 2  green onions, chopped fine
• 1⁄2 cup  frozen peas
• 1⁄2 cup frozen corn
• 2  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1  lb  egg noodles, uncooked
• 1⁄2 cup warm water
• 3  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese, cheese

Directions

1. Brown ground beef, along with garlic, celery and green onions.
2. Add cream of potato soup and milk and bring just to a boil.
3. Lower heat to a simmer and add Worcestershire sauce, pepper and onion powder.
4. In a pot of boiling water, cook egg noodles HALFWAY;about 5-6 minutes.
5. Drain noodles and add to skillet with ground beef mixture.
6. Add peas, corn,cheese and water and stir well.
7. Allow to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.