Why is my Hamburger Helper so runny?

[Anonymous]

Are you draining the hamburger after browning? 😬

[Anonymous]

For goodness' sake, no almond milk.

I agree with other tips -- drain the hamburger, cut back on the water, make a slurry, and/or let it cook uncovered a little longer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hamburger helper helps your hamburger make a great meal.

Say cheese!

[Anonymous]

I didn’t even know people still ate this stuff, lol.

[Anonymous]

Sounds like you are adding too much liquid or not cooking high or long enough.

[Anonymous]

You're not cooking long enough. Al dente is not going to work here. After you think you're done make sure you're simmering on low for another 6 minutes and then let for 2-3 minutes, stir and then serve.

Do not use more liquid then the recipe calls for. Using milk might make it "creamier" which is fine but don't use too much liquid - use a measuring cup.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You're not cooking long enough. Al dente is not going to work here. After you think you're done make sure you're simmering on low for another 6 minutes and then let for 2-3 minutes, stir and then serve.

Do not use more liquid then the recipe calls for. Using milk might make it "creamier" which is fine but don't use too much liquid - use a measuring cup.

*let sit for 2-3 minutes before serving

[Anonymous]

Thanks for suggestions

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Please describe to me. What is in Hamburger Helper? Is it a spice pack?

Here’s the manufacturer’s web page. They also make helper for chicken and tuna.
https://www.hamburgerhelper.com/products/

Wow ! They have a lot! What is the best tasting one?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OT, but Bon Appetit's "All American Cheeseburger Pasta" is super yummy, and not especially difficult or time consuming.

As to the boxed stuff, try adding less water or a little corn starch slurry to thicken it.

That stuff sounds good!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For goodness' sake, no almond milk.

I agree with other tips -- drain the hamburger, cut back on the water, make a slurry, and/or let it cook uncovered a little longer.

+1! I like almond milk for my coffee and for oatmeal but wouldn't use it for Hamburger Helper or anything like that. Maybe a Stonewall Kitchen cake mix. It's likely too thin for HH.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hamburger helper helps your hamburger make a great meal.

Say cheese!

Just think of the marketing meeting where they decided a severed body part would be the most appealing spokescreature for a ground-meat food product.

[Anonymous]

Instead of milk use water and cream cheese. It’s so good and thickens up really fast.

[Anonymous]

Dude. This thread is from a year ago. I hope she got her sauce thickened by now!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dude. This thread is from a year ago. I hope she got her sauce thickened by now!

She’s still waiting.