Why is my Hamburger Helper so liquidy?
#1. One reason why your Hamburger Helper may be too thin is that you haven’t cooked it for long enough or allowed it to rest for a few minutes after it’s done cooking. Once you have browned and drained any extra fat off your beef, add the pasta, the sauce, and the liquid.
Can I make Hamburger Helper with just water?
Most Hamburger Helper includes water as part of the sauce, so if you don’t have any milk, you can just make up the rest of the liquid with water. You will lose out a bit on flavor and texture, but the sauce will still be thick enough to be tasty.
How do you fix Hamburger Helper?
Add-ins:
- 1/2 to 1 whole white onion (dice and add to the raw meat, brown together)
- A few shakes each of Italian seasoning, black pepper (add to browning meat)
- 1-2 tbsp fresh minced garlic (add to browning meat) or garlic powder to taste.
Do you drain Hamburger Helper at the end?
Brown and drain the ground beef as normal. Use your spoon or spatula to break up the meat as it cooks. As above, you’re ready to proceed when the ground beef is well-browned all over and no pink remains. Drain the excess grease from the pan when the beef is browned exactly as in the sections above.
How do you thicken Hamburger Helper?
How to Get a Hamburger Helper to Thicken? To fix the consistency of Hamburger Helper sauce, you can add some cornstarch. Cornstarch helps in concentrating the sauce mixture. So, mix some cornstarch in cold water, or you can shake them in a bottle.
Can I use evaporated milk instead of regular milk in Hamburger Helper?
Milk adds a creamy texure and lends its flavor to the sauce in Hamburger Helper. You may not enjoy the results made with only water. Betty’s Emrgency Substitutions page suggests a substitution for a cup of milk: 1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water; or nonfat dry milk prepared as directed on package.
What happens if you forget to drain hamburger?
If you don’t drain your ground beef, your food will be too oily. By draining your ground beef, you are getting rid of some fats and water from it, and if you don’t drain it off, the meal you are preparing might not taste well.
How can you tell when Hamburger Helper is done?
Remove from heat when pasta is al dente. The casserole is ready to eat as soon as the pasta reaches a pleasingly soft texture that still has some firmness to it. You should feel just the slightest resistance when you bite or cut into the pasta. This texture is called “al dente.”
How do you make Hamburger Helper better?
1-2 tbsp fresh minced garlic (add to browning meat) or garlic powder to taste. A few shakes each of Italian Seasoning and black pepper (add to browning meat) For extra cheesy goodness, stir in a couple of handfuls of shredded cheese at the very end of cooking, or top each bowl with some.