Homemade taco seasoning:

Homemade Taco Seasoning:


6 teaspoons chili powder
4 1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
5 teaspoon paprika
3 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

In a storage container with a tight fitting lid, combine all ingredients. Mix well. seal tightly. Store for up to 6 months.

21 teaspoons = 1/2 cup
7 tespoons of mix = 1.25 oz package of purchased taco seasoning mix
7 teaspoons= 90 MG sodium

***Recycled  parmesan cheese shaker can be used to store this in. It only makes a 1/2 cup..so you need a small container..One can triple the recipe. (Did you know those cheese shaker lids will fit other jars?)

Almost Hamburger Helper

'Almost Hamburger Helper' Mix in a Jar.2 cups nonfat dry milk  (make sure it is a good quality)
1 cup corn starch
1/4 cup beef bouillon powder
2 Tablespoons onion flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 Tablespoons dried parsley
1 Tablespoon garlic powder

Mix all together and store in airtight jar and use for recipes below.
  (One can buy seasonings at Walgreens when on sale with store cpn. 2/$1)
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Chili Mac:
1 lb (or less) ground beef, browned and drained
1 cup water
1/2 cup (or add extra to stretch) macaroni noodles, uncooked
2 cans chopped tomatoes
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1/2 cup Almost Hamburger Helper' Mix in a Jar (recipe above).Combine all and simmer 20 minutes or until macaroni is cooked.
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Stroganoff:
1 lb (or less) ground beef, browned and drained
2 cups water
1/2 cup Almost Hamburger Helper' Mix in a Jar (recipe above).2 cups uncooked egg noodles
1/2 cup sour cream
Combine all except sour cream. Simmer 20 minutes or until noodles are tender. Stir in sour cream and serve.
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Potato Beef Casserole:
1 lb (or less) ground beef, browned and drained
3/4 cup water
6 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup frozen mixed veggies
1/2 cup Almost Hamburger Helper' Mix in a Jar (recipe above).Combine all and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove cover and cook until excess water is evaporated.
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Quick Lasagna:
1 lb (or less) ground beef, browned and drained
1/2 cup Almost Hamburger Helper' Mix in a Jar (recipe above).1 onion, chopped
2 cup water
16 oz tomato sauce
3 cup lasagna noodles, uncooked, broken in bits
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Combine all except mozzarella in large skillet. Bring to a boil, let simmer for 15 minutes or until noodles are cooked. Top will mozzarella. Turn off heat and let cheese melt.

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