On 7/16/2014 12:08 PM, Ophelia wrote:
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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.
>
Sorry. You brown and drain the beef, add the noodles which come in the
box, then add water and the seasoning packet. The seasoning varies
depending on which one you bought. God only knows what's in that packet
of powdered seasoning but you can bet it's mostly chemical:

http://www.bettycrocker.com/products/helper

Jill