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Recipe Discussions => Recipes in development => Topic started by: ArnieM on November 29, 2010, 03:18:17 PM

Title: Hamburger Helper - Sorta
Post by: ArnieM on November 29, 2010, 03:18:17 PM
I'm doing more indoor cooking due to the weather here.  This was pretty simple (I like that) and good.

I browned up about 1.25 pounds of 80/20 ground beef in a cast iron pan.  Cooked up half a box of elbow mac al dente - more than I needed but it makes a good salad.

I deglazed the beef pan with a couple ounces of Cabernet Sauvignon.  I added some corn starch to some left over red pasta sauce and threw that in.  There wasn't enough sauce so I added some V8.

The secret ingredient was Penzys Arizona Dreaming powder.  A lot of flavor with little or no salt.

Put the mac in with the beef and cooked about another 15 minutes.  Served topped with shredded cheddar and a green salad.  Not bad.

(http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx21/ArnieMauer/HamburgerHelper/HamburgerHelper.jpg)
Title: Re: Hamburger Helper - Sorta
Post by: squirtthecat on November 29, 2010, 04:06:04 PM

Nice!

Now there are 2 posts this week with Penzey's spice mixes I need to try.
Title: Re: Hamburger Helper - Sorta
Post by: BuyLowSellHigh on November 29, 2010, 04:43:53 PM
Really nice, Arnie!

You had me scared for a moment with the thread title.    :o   :D
Title: Re: Hamburger Helper - Sorta
Post by: deb415611 on November 29, 2010, 05:22:07 PM
Nice Arnie.  That Arizona dreaming is good, I picked some up last time I was at Penzeys.
Title: Re: Hamburger Helper - Sorta
Post by: SouthernSmoked on November 29, 2010, 06:07:28 PM
Very, very nice!
Title: Re: Hamburger Helper - Sorta
Post by: OU812 on November 30, 2010, 07:50:05 AM
Sounds and looks gooooood, bont know bout that green stuff though.  ;D
Title: Re: Hamburger Helper - Sorta
Post by: SnellySmokesEm on November 30, 2010, 09:32:21 AM
I hate hambuger helper, but I love tuna helper.  That being said you should never use that dish and hamburger helper in the same name.  That looks great!  Where do you get the Penzy's?
Title: Re: Hamburger Helper - Sorta
Post by: ArnieM on November 30, 2010, 11:47:15 AM
Quote from: SnellySmokesEm on November 30, 2010, 09:32:21 AM
That looks great!  Where do you get the Penzy's?

On line.  They have a couple of 'local' stores around here.  But, between the time and gas, the shipping is cheaper.

https://www.penzeys.com/

They have a bunch of great spices, a lot of them salt-free.  It's a nice change from most spices where the first ingredient is salt.
Title: Re: Hamburger Helper - Sorta
Post by: OU812 on November 30, 2010, 11:54:51 AM
Quote from: ArnieM on November 30, 2010, 11:47:15 AM
Quote from: SnellySmokesEm on November 30, 2010, 09:32:21 AM
That looks great!  Where do you get the Penzy's?

On line.  They have a couple of 'local' stores around here.  But, between the time and gas, the shipping is cheaper.

https://www.penzeys.com/

They have a bunch of great spices, a lot of them salt-free.  It's a nice change from most spices where the first ingredient is salt.

You got that right brother.

I get all my spices from Penzeys, got a store not to far from work.
Title: Re: Hamburger Helper - Sorta
Post by: pensrock on November 30, 2010, 01:23:03 PM
Try Penzeys 'Northwoods Fire' seasoning. I'm always buying that stuff.  :)
Title: Re: Hamburger Helper - Sorta
Post by: ArnieM on November 30, 2010, 03:16:36 PM
I'll give that one a try pens. 

I'm just getting an order together.  #2 daughter said she'd like a couple of things when I order.  I got an email from her with 10 items.  Kids.  :-\
Title: Re: Hamburger Helper - Sorta
Post by: GusRobin on November 30, 2010, 03:21:36 PM
Quote from: ArnieM on November 30, 2010, 03:16:36 PM
I'll give that one a try pens. 

I'm just getting an order together.  #2 daughter said she'd like a couple of things when I order.  I got an email from her with 10 items.  Kids.  :-\

If she is like mine, I am sure she included $$-yeah right
Title: Re: Hamburger Helper - Sorta
Post by: ArnieM on November 30, 2010, 03:32:58 PM
Yeah Gus, she is like yours.  The "Bank of Dad" needs a bailout.