Homemade Hamburger Helper

Step 1

Cook the noodles according to package directions in salted water. I recommend cooking noodles only until al dente (tender but still firm to the bite) because you will be baking this dish in the oven.

Step 2

While noodles are cooking, heat a large skillet with about 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion to the skillet and cook until soft.

Step 3

Add the ground beef (or turkey) in with the bell pepper and onion and cook until no longer pink. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper and stir well to combine.

Step 4

Add cooked elbow noodles to meat with soup, 1/2 can of water and cheese and stir well to combine.

Step 5

Transfer mixture to a 9x13-inch casserole dish that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray and cover with foil. Bake at 350ºF. for 30 minutes.

Step 6

Once cooked, taste and add more salt as preferred. Enjoy hot!