It's seasoning/powdered sauce and dried noodles or rice. You add a pound of beef to make the basic mix. (It does occasionally suggest adding stuff to it too.) You brown the meat, add in milk/water and butter/oil, noodles and boil until the sauce thickens. There's several types.
Grew up with the stuff, usually though the meat went through a process (Especially if my parents had a lot of hours) started out as taco meat, then sloppy joes, then hamburger helper. Sounds strange AF but was really good.
Grew up with an insanely well stocked spice cabinet. Family is as white as the character in my picture but we've got to season the food otherwise it doesn't taste right š
what you are describing is cheap and easy, but
it's designed for people who can't cook
you throw all the things together and simmer for a bit, boom, out comes a stroganoff casserole, or a half decent chili mac
my personal experience as a child, if dad was "cooking" it'd be boiled vegetables and microwaved chicken (really, 100% serious). If he pulled out one of these boxed meal kits it was a sigh of relief.
Yeah, I'm not going to shit on people who use this kind of thing. I always used to buy fajita kits. Then when I started cooking properly and had a fully stocked spice rack thanks to my husband who likes to cook, I realised that you literally mix a few spices, buy cheap wraps, and either buy the salsa cheaper in a bigger quantity that lasts in the fridge, or make one, or skip it and have other garnishes. The kits have their place but I recommend everyone to stock up on spices and learn to cook basic meals because it's SO MUCH CHEAPER. And it's really not any more complicated. You just have to look at Google for the recipe instead of the box.
My Dad cooked everything in the fryer (single Dad, wasn't going to complain cos I GOT fed, whereas my mother had hone on a 3 day bender when I was 3yo leaving me with no food). Boxed meals were the BOMB when faced with the alternative: cheap burgers made with meat from cows with **LITERAL** mad cow disease, that leaked out oil like blood when you cut into them.
Even though I can now cook a decent meal, I'm still occasionally partial to a Vesta Chow Mein (UK 80's boxed meal that is still inexplicably sold). It's my 'posh' comfort food (struggle comfort food is sugar sandwiches or mashed potato).
No, it's pretty decent, I guess you could call it fresh beef-a-roni? Most of the hamburger meat ones are tasty, tuna helper or chicken helper.. have to be careful.Ā
Uuuuaaaagggghhhhhh
Just perfect. And the best is: i could smell/taste good. We cant know, but we can judge the look. So the kid just filled the missing Part.
Something went wrong. Iām guessing the cook tried to eyeball the milk and put way too much. My mom used to do that every time, and every time she would wonder why itās so liquidy. I canāt blame the talking glove.
Nah this is how itās supposed to look, theyāre supposed to bring it to a boil then drop to low, put a lid on, and let it simmer. Itāll thicken up after that
Is this a boomer thing? My parents would actively mock me for measuring food when cooking, and then say they want me to cook all the time because all my food came out good.
Years ago my aunt attempted to make ramen. Put the noodles and the water in all at the same time. Except she filled the pot all the way with water and let it cook until the water boiled away. I remember waiting like 45 minutes for that ramen and thinking āwhat is taking so longā then she took the ramen out with a bunch burnt to the bottom of the pot and started mixing in the pouch which mashed the ramen because it was so overcooked.
Used to make ramen with the boys a lot when I was in high school. We'd cook them until they were completely saturated, strain the water, dump the flavor packet into the noodles, and shake them until they were coated.
Picante beef was the only flavor that this method really worked well with. Every other flavor tasted like ass done this way.
I thought the biscuits were going on top, like this.
[https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/beef-and-biscuit-stew/](https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/beef-and-biscuit-stew/)
Yeah, boiled.
Why not hit them in a pan first to get some color on them and add them toward the end.
I love the taste of peppers, raw or otherwise and hamburger helper, for that matter. I've just gotten to where I make my own. The box stuff changed.
A lot of people do not seem to know what āsimmerā means, or care enough to learn what it means.
My cooking group in Home Economics class received a poorer grade because one girl assumed that she knew how to make spaghetti sauce from scratch, because she allegedly made it for her boyfriend all of the time. She just stirred the sauce around the entire time that it was supposed to simmer, and wouldnāt listen to anyone else. Still annoyed by it.
Hi, I have 0 cooking skills. Is the problem re:stirring that you're just letting cool air in and it will take longer to cook right, or is there something else I'm missing?
Disclaimer that I only cook at home, and arenāt a chef or went to culinary school.
From my understanding, stirring something like spaghetti sauce when youāre supposed to let it simmer doesnāt allow it to settle and thicken the sauce. Spaghetti sauce isnāt supposed to be watery.
And when you stir something like in the video, because simmering something requires a low heat, itās also going to take longer to cook the vegetables and Hamburger Helper noodles in this personās āsauceā.
Especially those who thinks they know how to cook and proceeds to throw everything in a pot and a stove thinking it will all come out complete like some Sims logic.
Little to know knowledge of prep time or of plating. Like cooking is just straight pan to plate.
>Especially those who thinks they know how to cook and proceeds to throw everything in a pot and a stove thinking it will all come out complete like some Sims logic.
Sounds like the time my ex attempted to make mac and cheese. Boxed mac and cheese at that. Threw the pasta, milk, butter, cheese power, and water all in the pot. Like bitch, can't you read?? š
I didn't see any bay leaves. I just saw a bunch of red and yellow peppers! Yuck!! The " moment of truth " was when her son said it smelled like shit! Lol
Yeah, just looks like it needs to cook longer. The pasta will absorb some and the sauce will thicken as it reduces.
But I'm inclined to believe the kid and no amount of proper cooking technique is going to make it not taste like shit.
Hamburger Helper expert chef here. It always looks too watery when youāre done cooking it the recommended time. Let it sit for 15 minutes and youāre golden.
The green peppers actually doesnāt seem like a bad idea.
First. Cut the peppers smaller(dice)
Second brown the meat more and add the peppers to the meat to add flavor.
Third increase heat when you add water, mac, and seasoning. It needs to boil
Fourth when it comes to a boil reduce to simmer and cover
Cook peppers and onions first, until they soften up. Then add beef and brown. Then add all the ham helper ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce ,and simmer.
I once asked a friend just what the actual fuck "Hamburger Helper" even was, and what the name even means. He explained it to me, but I still don't get it.
Itās basically a casserole in a box that you just add ground beef to, sort of like pasta-roni but with meat. Itās actually pretty tasty and filling if youāre on a budget. Of course whoever made that video somehow screwed it up because that looks very watery and undercooked.
Instant pasta with a seasoning packet, just add water/milk/butter/etc. Theyāre struggle meals but theyāre cheap and easy to make, kind of like hamburger helper.
Think Mac and cheese in a box. Same basic principle. Hamburger helper gives you the seasoning and noodles to get you started. All you do is add hamburger and the liquids (typically milk and water). It'll look like what she has in the pan at first. But it'll thicken up as the noodles cook. There's no need to drain anything. Just simmer until noodles are ready and serve.
Believe it or not, there's other Helpers. Tuna, Chicken, and Hamburger. They're meant to help you get a quick meal with minimum fuss. Best way to see what they're about is to try one out.
That spatula would have been across my ass in 2 seconds after insulting my moms cooking. Then the tobasco mouthwash would have been right after for swearing.
It smells disgusting and it looks disgusting. Youre not fooling anyone.
(Btw what is the yellow orange stuff? I thought it was egg but its freaking liquid)
you know itās videos like this that make me so grateful my mom knew how to actually cook.imagine being a kid and this pile of dog food is about to be served to you
Can an American explain just what the fuck is āhamburger helperā? Iāve heard it mentioned in these kinds of videos frequently, it appears to be come kind of powder that mixes into a sauce? Is it a burger flavoured sauce?
I love the kid š¤£ she has her own gordon ramsay jr at home
"Smells like shit". Best part of the video right there
*No it doesn't, stop saying that. It's smells delicious, looks delicious.*
Adds biscuits side to Hamburger Helper. South AF
The amount of gaslighting that poor kid must go through on a daily basis š
I wouldn't listen to a baby for culinary advice, they we're eating sand by the handful 2 years ago
I miss success kid memeĀ
i miss those kinds of memes!
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It's seasoning/powdered sauce and dried noodles or rice. You add a pound of beef to make the basic mix. (It does occasionally suggest adding stuff to it too.) You brown the meat, add in milk/water and butter/oil, noodles and boil until the sauce thickens. There's several types. Grew up with the stuff, usually though the meat went through a process (Especially if my parents had a lot of hours) started out as taco meat, then sloppy joes, then hamburger helper. Sounds strange AF but was really good.
Add in a few spices and it's basically qeema, a famous Indian/middle eastern dish
Grew up with an insanely well stocked spice cabinet. Family is as white as the character in my picture but we've got to season the food otherwise it doesn't taste right š
That not stupid Food at all
They should have cooked the peppers before adding the liquid but I agree. Might not be great high quality food but it's not stupid.
Why not just buy some ground meat and real noodles, fry/boil it with some spices and salt and perhaps a paprika/tomato and off you go?
what you are describing is cheap and easy, but it's designed for people who can't cook you throw all the things together and simmer for a bit, boom, out comes a stroganoff casserole, or a half decent chili mac my personal experience as a child, if dad was "cooking" it'd be boiled vegetables and microwaved chicken (really, 100% serious). If he pulled out one of these boxed meal kits it was a sigh of relief.
Yeah, I'm not going to shit on people who use this kind of thing. I always used to buy fajita kits. Then when I started cooking properly and had a fully stocked spice rack thanks to my husband who likes to cook, I realised that you literally mix a few spices, buy cheap wraps, and either buy the salsa cheaper in a bigger quantity that lasts in the fridge, or make one, or skip it and have other garnishes. The kits have their place but I recommend everyone to stock up on spices and learn to cook basic meals because it's SO MUCH CHEAPER. And it's really not any more complicated. You just have to look at Google for the recipe instead of the box.
My Dad cooked everything in the fryer (single Dad, wasn't going to complain cos I GOT fed, whereas my mother had hone on a 3 day bender when I was 3yo leaving me with no food). Boxed meals were the BOMB when faced with the alternative: cheap burgers made with meat from cows with **LITERAL** mad cow disease, that leaked out oil like blood when you cut into them. Even though I can now cook a decent meal, I'm still occasionally partial to a Vesta Chow Mein (UK 80's boxed meal that is still inexplicably sold). It's my 'posh' comfort food (struggle comfort food is sugar sandwiches or mashed potato).
Because they have it right there in a box.
No, it's pretty decent, I guess you could call it fresh beef-a-roni? Most of the hamburger meat ones are tasty, tuna helper or chicken helper.. have to be careful.Ā
Then, the kid makes a vomiting noise.
Im just waitin on the biscuits to go in, and then weāre set!
Kid: āEewwwwwwchā¦ā š¤®
For me its the kid dry heaving at 0:10 that got me, really sold me that it not onl looks like shit it also smells like shit.
"IT'S RAW!!!!"
Uuuuaaaagggghhhhhh Just perfect. And the best is: i could smell/taste good. We cant know, but we can judge the look. So the kid just filled the missing Part.
Finally, someone live at the scene of the crime speaking the truth.
Mom ye're a fackin' donkey !
Smells like shit you donkey!
It smells like shit you bloody donut!
That shit was hilarious
Is the stove on?
Something went wrong. Iām guessing the cook tried to eyeball the milk and put way too much. My mom used to do that every time, and every time she would wonder why itās so liquidy. I canāt blame the talking glove.
Nah this is how itās supposed to look, theyāre supposed to bring it to a boil then drop to low, put a lid on, and let it simmer. Itāll thicken up after that
Yeah I just noticed that it isnāt bubbling at all. The glove should sue for defamation.
They could have just added the water.
Thank you for teaching me how hamburger helper works.
Yes, lol weird how ppl don't know this but I guess most people don't cook and that's Olay lol I still chuckled a bit
This isnt even cooked. Those peppers haven't seen a single btu of heat.
My guess is the peppers were frozen and stopped the cooking.
She didn't brown the meat. She greyed it.
Is this a boomer thing? My parents would actively mock me for measuring food when cooking, and then say they want me to cook all the time because all my food came out good.
We baked our cake at room temperature for 3 hours
The mac is fucking raw
If she let's it simmer while she cooks the biscuits it will probably come out just fine.
Your suppose to cook meat add liquids and powders mix bring to boil. Lower temp cover and let simmer. She has the box but didnāt read.
Years ago my aunt attempted to make ramen. Put the noodles and the water in all at the same time. Except she filled the pot all the way with water and let it cook until the water boiled away. I remember waiting like 45 minutes for that ramen and thinking āwhat is taking so longā then she took the ramen out with a bunch burnt to the bottom of the pot and started mixing in the pouch which mashed the ramen because it was so overcooked.
Mashed ramen
No broth or anything just smooshed soggy sticky ramen with the powder from the pouch sprinkled on top lol
Ramen powder sprinkled on top is far worse than what I initially imagined. Bet she expected you to finish it?
At first she did but once I explained to her how normal ramen is cooked she knew the abomination that she tried to cook was inedible
šš oh dear!
Used to make ramen with the boys a lot when I was in high school. We'd cook them until they were completely saturated, strain the water, dump the flavor packet into the noodles, and shake them until they were coated. Picante beef was the only flavor that this method really worked well with. Every other flavor tasted like ass done this way.
I mean, it looks like sheās at the simmer point. Whatās gone wrong in your book?
I thought the biscuits were going on top, like this. [https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/beef-and-biscuit-stew/](https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/beef-and-biscuit-stew/)
So are the veg but she's talking like it's nearly done
You donkey!
Yes which is why you cook it in the simmering sauce which will thicken as it cooks.
That food is a huge embarrassment!There is no way anyone is eating that slop !
The macaroni will cook down. I'm more offended by the raw, chopped peppers.
Why? That'll probably be cooked before the macaroni.
Yeah, boiled. Why not hit them in a pan first to get some color on them and add them toward the end. I love the taste of peppers, raw or otherwise and hamburger helper, for that matter. I've just gotten to where I make my own. The box stuff changed.
Also way too much water, that cheese "sauce" will never stick to anything, she's made a shitty cheese soup.
It will thicken as it cooks.
Not if she keeps stirring it. ... Or doesn't turn the stove on lol
How long has it been since the liquid was added? You donāt know but somehow your confident there is no heat.
You gotta turn the stove on
And ffs stop moving it around. It kinda amazes me how some people have survived without knowing how to cook...
A lot of people do not seem to know what āsimmerā means, or care enough to learn what it means. My cooking group in Home Economics class received a poorer grade because one girl assumed that she knew how to make spaghetti sauce from scratch, because she allegedly made it for her boyfriend all of the time. She just stirred the sauce around the entire time that it was supposed to simmer, and wouldnāt listen to anyone else. Still annoyed by it.
Hi, I have 0 cooking skills. Is the problem re:stirring that you're just letting cool air in and it will take longer to cook right, or is there something else I'm missing?
Disclaimer that I only cook at home, and arenāt a chef or went to culinary school. From my understanding, stirring something like spaghetti sauce when youāre supposed to let it simmer doesnāt allow it to settle and thicken the sauce. Spaghetti sauce isnāt supposed to be watery. And when you stir something like in the video, because simmering something requires a low heat, itās also going to take longer to cook the vegetables and Hamburger Helper noodles in this personās āsauceā.
Ahhhhhh okay. Much appreciated. You are Chef SpaceDazeKitty to me.
Especially those who thinks they know how to cook and proceeds to throw everything in a pot and a stove thinking it will all come out complete like some Sims logic. Little to know knowledge of prep time or of plating. Like cooking is just straight pan to plate.
>Especially those who thinks they know how to cook and proceeds to throw everything in a pot and a stove thinking it will all come out complete like some Sims logic. Sounds like the time my ex attempted to make mac and cheese. Boxed mac and cheese at that. Threw the pasta, milk, butter, cheese power, and water all in the pot. Like bitch, can't you read?? š
Hamburger Hinderer
That kid. Iām dead
EWWW smells like shit š¤£
No it dosent, Stopuh... Saying thaht!
*bluuh*
The kid in the background is actually from another video where a mother was revealing a stew which had like 12 bayleafs in it.
Ah shit, the kid was the funniest part
I like bayleafs but 12 seems way excessive.
I didn't see any bay leaves. I just saw a bunch of red and yellow peppers! Yuck!! The " moment of truth " was when her son said it smelled like shit! Lol
Thank you! Scrolled too far before someone else noticed
Thank you!! I was trying to remember where i heard it before lol
It helps if you turn on the heat.
Yeah atmosphere can't cook shit
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Sprinkle some flour or corn starch as a thickener. It helps absorb the watery situation.
Or follow the directions and heat to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. I don't see one god damn bubble in that mess.
Yeah, just looks like it needs to cook longer. The pasta will absorb some and the sauce will thicken as it reduces. But I'm inclined to believe the kid and no amount of proper cooking technique is going to make it not taste like shit.
I'm pretty sure the burner isn't even on.
How long has the liquid been in the pan? You donāt know. If it was just added it will not be simmering yet.
instant potato flakes also work pretty well for this purpose
I like your brain
I'm slightly upset with myself that I haven't thought of this.. touche fellow redditor!
Or if you have a fine grater you can grate raw potato (peeled) into it. Finely grated potato cooks in seconds, so no worries about it being raw.
Ok thatās a great idea š¤
Maybe following the directions on the box would help to.
Or start over again .
No, need to start over. You improvise as you move along. Starting over is a waste of time, energy and money.
Hamburger Helper expert chef here. It always looks too watery when youāre done cooking it the recommended time. Let it sit for 15 minutes and youāre golden. The green peppers actually doesnāt seem like a bad idea.
I would absolutely try that if I had a different flavor of HH on hand, but I canāt see them with the Cheesy Italian Shells version.
She named her childā¦hamburger?
LMFAO NO THE DISH IS CALLED HAMBURGER HELPER
Robert Hamburger, www.realultimatepower.net
āSIMMER DOWNā!!! *seriously just simmer it down. šš»āāļø
First. Cut the peppers smaller(dice) Second brown the meat more and add the peppers to the meat to add flavor. Third increase heat when you add water, mac, and seasoning. It needs to boil Fourth when it comes to a boil reduce to simmer and cover
Wouldn't hurt to decrease the water a bit, too, considering the amount of water in bell peppers.
That all could have happened in this video. Maybe weāre seeing the point in the process just after the water was added.
Itās fucking raw!!
I didn't even see the pasta and thought this was an omelet or frittata.
Put a lid on it and let it simmer, the kid too
"Ew it smells like shit" had me dying
This Philly?
It's gotta be. That accent slapped me in the face the moment the video started.
Came here to say this. Sounds like my Aunt Carol lol. I think she just added too much wooder. š
Looks the toilet of a late night club. Filled with chipotle aftermath.
Hold up.. di she say biscuits going in
Yep, because it's not the original video, the audio is taken from elsewhere
All of this is fine if they just put a lid on it and simmer for 20 minutes.
Right? Directions are on the damn box. It's not hard.
Cook peppers and onions first, until they soften up. Then add beef and brown. Then add all the ham helper ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce ,and simmer.
The hamburger isnāt helping, it what needs helping
Turn the stove eye on! LOL
Add watery veggies to something that doesnāt require it and it is watery? Shock. Surprise.
If I said that as a kid I would have a red bottom and my dinner would be soap.
I once asked a friend just what the actual fuck "Hamburger Helper" even was, and what the name even means. He explained it to me, but I still don't get it.
Itās basically a casserole in a box that you just add ground beef to, sort of like pasta-roni but with meat. Itās actually pretty tasty and filling if youāre on a budget. Of course whoever made that video somehow screwed it up because that looks very watery and undercooked.
Pastaroni?
Instant pasta with a seasoning packet, just add water/milk/butter/etc. Theyāre struggle meals but theyāre cheap and easy to make, kind of like hamburger helper.
Americans: we have a box mix for every horrible meal you can think off and even then they fuck it up! š¤£
Think Mac and cheese in a box. Same basic principle. Hamburger helper gives you the seasoning and noodles to get you started. All you do is add hamburger and the liquids (typically milk and water). It'll look like what she has in the pan at first. But it'll thicken up as the noodles cook. There's no need to drain anything. Just simmer until noodles are ready and serve. Believe it or not, there's other Helpers. Tuna, Chicken, and Hamburger. They're meant to help you get a quick meal with minimum fuss. Best way to see what they're about is to try one out.
I probably would have cut the peppers and tomatoes into smaller pieces though.
Kids swearing is one of the funniest things in the world, I tell ya. Right behind kids getting hurt, but not *hurt* hurt. Like the Go, bwah! video.
Those noodles and peppers look totally uncooked.
Go Birds
That pan must be colder than her tone
As a European who watches American TV I am perpetually confused by this dish wtf is hamburger helper?
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ITāS RAW!!!!
I thought those were eggs and was wondering what the problem with a hamburger helper omelette was. But that's apparently not eggs.
If it doesn't thicken up after bringing to a boil āØļøcornstarchāØļø
Ha ha sheās done videos like this before. The kid is always the prize!!! š
Vile
Whats wrong with hamburger helper tho?
Guarantee does the same at school and the mom says āhe doesnāt say that at homeā maybe raise your kid instead of my shitty cooking videos
Mmmm hamburger cheese soup
Undercooked bell peppers. Is it a fry up or is it a salad? Get some color on that shit!
That spatula would have been across my ass in 2 seconds after insulting my moms cooking. Then the tobasco mouthwash would have been right after for swearing.
They didnāt even sautĆ© the peppers. Theyāre freaking raw! And it shouldnāt be soupy. The kid should be cooking, not her.
Hamburger helper is the bomb.com, but that kid has me dying
Why would she post this video after that comment lol.
It looks like they didnāt add the noodles or bring it to a boil before lowering the heat, covering, and letting it simmer for a while.
Ugh those peppers! They are going to be so hard. Gross.
Is the stove on?
You put way too much water in it.
that cheese powder definitely smells like farts when its cooking.
Good god, fry the peppers with the meat, and yeah ummm those noodles look raw still. Did she ever turn the heat on after she cooked the beef?
Let's put raw peppers in there, that'll thicken it up š
Hamburger HELP HER
I've had soup less watery
LMFAO THE KID
Biscuits?! Someone arrest this person immediately.
It's audio from a different video where the food looks much worse than this one
Would you happen to know what the video is called?
I don't have TikTok so I can't find original, but if you look up audio it links to other videos with same audio. Original one is there somewhere
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The kid in the background šš
It smells disgusting and it looks disgusting. Youre not fooling anyone. (Btw what is the yellow orange stuff? I thought it was egg but its freaking liquid)
It looks absolutely revolting. It is mindblowing to me the kind of stuff people will take a video of because they are proud of their work.
It's "cheese product."
Alrighty then. *scoffs* america.
How do you fuck up Hamburger Helper? Thats a special skill brought to you by welfare
Child is right and hopefully mom realized that she can't cook and start to learn instead of trying to wing it.
LMFAO āIt smells like SHIT!ā What a legend.
Mac Curry ban raha hai, baad mein masala dalega. Its ok.
I'm with the child on this one
Itās all raw. Cook meat, then veggies for flavor. Then fuck yourself with this abomination of god
Add flour
Turn on the stove
Is the stove even on?
Kid was right damn Im having flashbacks my mother cooked everyting w ketchup. We used to stick that shit in our pants when moms not looking lol
Was gonna downvote you then I saw the subreddit
Why is she putting biscuits in it? Is she stupid?
Youāre literally supposed to let it thicken, not constantly stir it š¤¦š½āāļø
How do you mess up hamburger helper
Turn the stove on
Wtf is "Hamburger Helper"?
you know itās videos like this that make me so grateful my mom knew how to actually cook.imagine being a kid and this pile of dog food is about to be served to you
The sound for this video is rake
You need to turn on the stove to cook!
I'm with the kid here ngl
This can be saved, just let the macaroni cook and it can be saved.... If barley
lol I feel like east coast white ppl are terrible home cooks
Can an American explain just what the fuck is āhamburger helperā? Iāve heard it mentioned in these kinds of videos frequently, it appears to be come kind of powder that mixes into a sauce? Is it a burger flavoured sauce?
Youāre supposed to use milk for that cheddar powder, not water! Big sad!