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Better Help for Hamburger

Name: Better Help for Hamburger
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced; ½ large red onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped

Rating: 3.62 stars

26 Ratings
23 Reviews
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Don't buy packaged mixes for hamburger, and subject your family to their preservatives and mediocre taste! Make your ground beef go further with this easy, quick, fun recipe that is SOOOO much better!

By MOOSE21

Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 pound ground beef
3 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
½ large red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Place ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and crumble until evenly browned. Drain grease, and set aside.

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Step 2

Meanwhile place potatoes in a saucepan with enough water to cover. bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, until just tender. Drain potatoes, and remove from the pan.
Step 3

Heat oil over medium heat using the pan that the potatoes were cooked in. Add the bell pepper and onion. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in the ground beef and potatoes, cooking until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese, and remove from heat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

540.7 calories; 31.4 g protein; 32.1 g carbohydrates; 105.2 mg cholesterol; 291.3 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (23)

Most helpful positive review

NJSS2000

03/29/2004

I cooked the onions and peppers with the hamburger so I didn't need the olive oil. Also after reading the previous review I added garlic salt and onion powder to the hamburger too. I didn't have jalepenos so I sprinkled in some cayenne pepper. My husband ate enough to feed 3 people. We also sprinkled the cheese on our own servings instead of mixing it in. We enjoyed. Thanks Moose! Read More

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Joan

05/23/2004

While the recipe itself may be good (have not made it) I find the name very misleading. I thought it would be a recipe for a dry mix you can make yourself to replicate the over-priced store bought mixes. Read More

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26 Ratings

5 star values: 6
4 star values: 11
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 5
1 star values: 1

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NJSS2000

03/29/2004

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Randi

03/13/2007

I seasoned the ground beef with Worcestershire sauce and grill seasoning to add some additional flavor. Then I removed the browned ground beef from the pan and cooked the potatoes, peppers and onion in the drippings until the potatoes were tender (adding a couple cloves of minced garlic to the mix). I used mozarella instead of cheddar (only a half cup or so) and the kids couldn't get enough! Read More

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Joan

05/23/2004

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Wilemon

02/20/2004

If you try this you have to really think about how you want to spice it up. I added many seasonings to this and also ended up adding a little Velveeta for creaminess. Read More

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SU-LI

05/01/2004

Not bad a good recipe to use as a base and customize for your own tastes or to use whatever is on hand. I added some taco seasoning and some corn. Read More

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Amy Netzel

03/07/2007

This recipe was good however I made the following changes: I added 3 potatoes (6 total). I used sweet white onions instead of red. I replaced milk and jalepeno with 1/2 can tomato soup. I cooked the potatoes first then browned the ground beef. It was very good! It's great to have an alternative to all of the preservatives and additives in the boxed version. Now to find a homemade recipe for HB Helper using noodles! Read More

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kry16

05/21/2004

This was awful nobody ate it. It was bland and needed some spice. Read More

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OFFKILTERJR

09/22/2005

I cooked the onion and pepper with the ground beef and added taco seasoning. Family loved it. Read More

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Cindy

05/14/2009

I really liked this recipe! I used half sausage half hamburger added a can (drained) of corn and seasoned it with garlic salt seasoned salt chili powder and salt a pepper. It was good I cook for a crew of men.. Granted they aren't picky eaters but they all loved it Read More

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Nutritional Information

Better Help for Hamburger

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 540.7

% Daily Value *

protein: 63 %

carbohydrates: 10 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 18 %

sugars:

fat: 49 %

saturated fat: 68 %

cholesterol: 35 %

vitamin a iu: 26 %

niacin equivalents: 98 %

vitamin b6: 51 %

vitamin c: 121 %

folate: 14 %

calcium: 28 %

iron: 20 %

magnesium: 24 %

potassium: 29 %

sodium: 12 %

thiamin: 20 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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03/29/2004

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03/13/2007

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05/23/2004

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Wilemon

02/20/2004

If you try this you have to really think about how you want to spice it up. I added many seasonings to this and also ended up adding a little Velveeta for creaminess.

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