Make Homemade Hamburger Helper

This is a tasty ground beef dish with a flavor very much like salisbury steak. It eats like Hamburger Helper and makes a great entree. It can be made with bacon, mushrooms, or both - regardless, it will make a great meal the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

 * 1 lb ground beef
 * 1/4 lb bacon, diced
 * 1 small can sliced mushrooms (optional)
 * 8 cups water
 * 3 packets brown gravy mix
 * 2 cups egg noodles

Steps

 * 1)  Brown the ground beef in a nice large, deep skillet. You may drain the grease to remove some fat or leave it in to give the gravy a deep, rich flavor.
 * 2)  Dice and add the bacon. Cook bacon until done but not crispy.
 * 3)  Drain and add the mushrooms (optional).
 * 4)  Add 8 cups of water and bring to boil.
 * 5)  Add the three packets of brown gravy to the water and stir until dissolved.
 * 6)  Add Egg noodles.
 * 7)  Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
 * 8)  Turn off heat and let stand for another 10 minutes.
 * 9)  Serve and Enjoy!

Warnings

 * Be careful when working near a stove. It can get really hot!
 * Be sure to cook the hamburg and bacon thoroughly as undercooked meat can spread illness!

Things You'll Need

 * Large, deep skillet
 * Spatula
 * Ladle

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