Hamburger Helper Ain't Got Nothing on Me!

When Anthony and I first got married I was not the best cook. I guess I could say, I really didn't cook at all. I lived with my parents up until the time we got married, so I really didn't have to cook or learn. So in the beginning stages of our marriage Hamburger Helper was my best friend. I know, I know! Not the healthiest of choices but it was before kids. I really never worried about my weight and I could eat anything and get a way with it. Haha! My how things change as we get older and have babies! Anyways back to what this post is really about...

Right, so Hamburger Helper was the cook during those times and sometimes I miss it. It was so easy! Grab a box and some meat and you were good to go. Its funny though because now I look on the box and see all the crap in there and don't want that stuff near my kids!

Our favorite flavored box was the beef stroganoff! Man that stuff was delicious and it has taken me a long time to find a homemade version that comes any where near it, but last night I did! I finally made a beef stroganoff worthy of my family's approval! I must admit, I was pretty good!

So here is the recipe:

Ingredients
2 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
10 oz fresh mushrooms, halved
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup beef broth
2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. salt
1 cup sour cream
2 tbsp flour
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Worcestershire sauce to taste
1 pkg egg noodles
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Directions
Place meat, mushrooms, onions and garlic in slow cooker. Add broth, paprika and salt. Cover with lid. Cook on low 7 to 8 hours (or high 5 hours)

Mix sour cream, flour and mustard. Stir ingredients in slow cooker until well blended. Cook, covered, on low 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cook noodles as directed on package.

Drain noodles; place in large serving bowl. Add meat mixture; mix lightly/ Sprinkle with parsley.


--As you can see, I didn't add the parsley to ours. My kids and husband would have turned their noses up to it! I did add some Worcestershire sauce to taste. I didn't mix the sauce and noodles together because my middle child loves noodles with no sauce. I know, she is a bit different but we love her! Hope you give it a try and love it as much as my family did!

**Recipe was found on the Kraft website**