BASE:
2 cups nonfat dry milk
1 cup cornstarch
2 tbsp onion flakes
1/4 cup chicken or beef bouillon powder
1 tsp dried basil
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon parsley
Mix the above ingredients and store in an air-tight container.
I made 3 times this much so that I would not run out when I needed the base to make the helper
Recipes using Burger Helper
Chili Tomato Mac
Brown some ground beef or
turkey and drain fat. Add one cup water, 1-1/2 cups uncooked macaroni, 2 cans chopped tomatoes, 1 tbsp. chili powder, ½ cup
of Burger Helper mix. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
Hamburger Stroganoff
Brown some ground beef or turkey and drain fat. Add 2 cups water, ½
cup Burger Helper mix, 2 cups uncooked egg noodles, stir well. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for
15 - 20 minutes or until noodles are tender. Top with ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt. Serve immediately.
Hearty Potato Casserole
Brown some ground beef or turkey and drain off the fat. Add 3/4 cup water, 6 peeled
potatoes (sliced very thin), one cup of frozen mixed peas and carrots and ½ cup plus 1 tablespoons Burger Helper. Cover and
simmer 20 - 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Uncover, stir, and cook until excess water is evaporated. Skillet
LasagnaIn
a large skillet, brown ground beef, drain off the fat. Add ½ cup Burger Helper, 1 chopped onion, 2 cups water, 16 ounce can
of tomato sauce, 3 cups dry noodles and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring
until thickened. Top with 2 cups mozzarella cheese five minutes before serving; turn off heat, stop stirring, and allow cheese
to melt.
