Hamburger Helper

Hamburger Helper is our lazy go to when we want a semi-home cooked meal on a day when we are not motivated at all. It is inexpensive, but it needs some tweaks. First of all the instructions call for 1 lb of hamburger. We find 1/2 lb is plenty and still meaty enough for my dad. We also add at least 1/2 cup less liquid. It usually calls for water and milk in different quantities, however the amount they call for usually leaves it too soupy. Our final trick is to add some vegetables while cooking. Spinach, peas, onions, peppers, etc. They all work. It's kind of like pizza, trying to get all food groups in one dish.