Hamburger Helper Chili Mac Food

HOMEMADE HAMUBURGER HELPER CHILI MAC

Steps:

• Mix chili seasoning and corn starch in a small bowl; set aside.
• Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes. Drain if necessary.
• Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, milk, and seasoning mixture; stir until combined.
• Add macaroni and bring to a boil. Lower heat to simmer. Cover and cook 13-16 minutes or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

DELUXE CHEESY TOMATO HAMBURGER HELPER SKILLET

Steps:

• Chop the bacon into small pieces then fry in a large skillet until crisp; remove to a plate (you can drain fat but leave some in the skillet).
• To the skillet add in ground beef with onions and bell pepper; cook unto no longer pink, drain fat.
• Add in garlic and dried chili flakes (if using) and cook the beef over medium heat until browned (this might take about 15 minutes).
• Season with seasoned salt and black pepper.
• Return the chopped cooked bacon back to the skillet, then add in the stewed tomatoes with juice, undiluted tomato soup; mix and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
• Add in only the seasoning pouch (you will boil the macaroni separately) mix and simmer uncovered over medium-low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• If you prefer a thinner sauce then add in water and simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
• Boil the macaroni pasta in a separate pot then add/mix into the sauce mixture after the 40 minutes of cooking.
• Season with more black pepper if desired, then mix in grated cheddar cheese until melted.
• Ladle in bowls then sprinkle more cheddar cheese on top.
• Delicious!

"HOMEMADE" HAMBURGER HELPER

Steps:

• Start water boiling for pasta.
• Heat oil or butter in skillet.
• Add onions and garlic and saute.
• When wilted, add beef and seasonings.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain and prepare with milk, butter and cheese sauce packet.
• Set aside over low heat.
• When beef is only slightly pink, add tomatoes.
• Continue cooking till meat is done.
• Stir beef mixture into mac and cheese, add extra cheese and stir until melted.