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Instead of Hamburger Helper, try this:

You'll need 1 pound of ground beef (or turkey or venison), one box of Velveeta Shells n Cheese, water, milk, and a little ketchup.

Brown meat and drain
Add 2 cups water, 1 cup milk, 1/3 cup ketchup (I actually use less than this, about 1/4 cup - not fond of ketchup), and shells.
Bring to simmer, cover and cook 10 minutes til shells are tender and liquid absorbed.
Remove from heat, add cheese from packet, stir to combine and serve.

My family likes this much better than Hamburger Helper.


Another sorta quick one:

1 pound ground beef, jar of spaghetti sauce of your choice, jumbo pasta shells, ricotta cheese, and shredded mozarella cheese. Preheat oven to 350.

Bring water in a pot to boil then add pasta shells. While the shells are cooking, brown and drain the meat. Add spaghetti sauce to meat. When shells are done, drain and rinse in cool water. Once drained, using a small teaspoon, spoon some ricotta cheese into the shell, top with the meat/sauce mixture, and place in baking dish (spray with Pam or other non-stick cooking spray). Continue until all shells are stuffed. Top with mozarella cheese, put in oven and cook for 15 minutes or until heated through and cheese has melted. Serve with salad or green beans and garlic bread/toast.