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Default "$200 a month on groceries for a family of 4 is impossible"


"Ophelia" > wrote in message
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> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
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>> On 7/16/2014 8:02 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>> I am sure someone told me once what 'hamburger helper' is but if they
>>> did it
>>> escapes me. If it contains noodles, is it a 'side' dish? Would someone
>>> be so kind as to tell me what it is, please? I always thought it was
>>> some kind of filler, to bulk out the meat.

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>> It is a main dish meal cooked in a skillet on the stovetop. Brown the
>> minced beef, add water and a packet (the taste varies depending which one
>> you bought) to make the sauce. Cover, simmer.
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> Thanks but of what is the packet comprised?? I read something about
> noodle.


This is what they currently make. Note that you can get chicken or tuna as
well. Click each link to see what is in it.

http://www.generalmills.com/Home/Bra...%20List%20Page