Homemade Hamburger Helper

Easy and cheap using instant rice, spices, tomato sauce and topped with cheddar cheese.

Brown ground beef and onion together in a large skillet.

Drain off all grease when meat is done.

Add chili powder , salt , pepper , oregano , water , tomato sauce and bay leaf.

Simmer for about 5 minutes over medium heat.

When sauce starts to boil , stir in uncooked instant rice.

Cover with tight fitting lid and remove from heat.

Let set for about 15 minutes.

Uncover and stir , removing bay leaf.

Sprinkle cheese over the top and return lid for another 3-5 minutes just long enough to let cheese melt.

Serve directly from the stove-top.

Serves 6.

365 quick , easy & inexpensive dinner menus.

ground beef, instant rice, onion, chili powder, tomato sauce, water, bay leaf, salt, pepper, oregano, cheddar cheese