I switched up the recipe just a bit for more protein but this was deeeeelish! I used low sodium chicken broth for a Lowe sodium content. I used chickpea pasta and Darigold Fit milk for higher protein. I also used the whole pound of lean beef only because I didn’t have any use for 1/4lb. I love your recipes! It makes eating healthier much easier and more pleasant. I don’t feel deprived!

Soooo much better than Hamburger Helper!

We liked this a lot! I added the whole onion because I didn’t want to waste it, a box of sliced mushrooms with the broth step, and about a cup of chopped frozen kale toward the end to make this a one pot meal with enough veggies to avoid feeling guilty, lol. Kid and Hubs ate it all very happily. I think I could have gotten away with two boxes of mushrooms, since they really cooked down. They add a little extra umami, too. I’m pondering trying to get away with vegetarian meat crumbles next time.

My whole family loved this! Made plenty of leftovers that we continued to enjoy even once reheated.

So glad you both enjoyed it!

I always feel silly reviewing recipes I modified, but I’m doing it now so that others know it’s still good this way!! Because of the nutrition plan I’m on, I used reduced sodium versions of everything I could (chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and I reduced the salt slightly). I used the whole pound of beef because they only sell extra-lean in whole-pound increments in my store. I also used skim milk and reduced fat cheddar jack (and I added a little extra cheese). I also used whole grain pasta. It was still great, AND salty enough to be really reminiscent of the hamburger helper of my childhood. Thanks for another great recipe, Gina! Since I went on my nutrition plan, it’s been hard to find recipes that my husband and I both enjoy — this one was a winner!

I used beef broth! It tasted great to me!

I was skeptical but this was really, really. You will not regret. Try it everyone!

We did not enjoy this. I wonder if it is bc we did not grownup on Hamburger Helper.

This was great! A lot of food and tastes way better than the boxed stuff. I gave it to my college student and he makes it all the time! Nice easy recipe for a new cook.