Hamburger, Help Her
The following post was originally published on Hunger and Thirst:
Hamburger is my dad’s all-time favorite food. Not a traditional burger, grilled to perfection on the outside, and still succulent and pink on the inside. No, he prefers his burger to be cooked so long that it resembles a dirt clod in texture and flavor. No wonder I hated hamburger growing up, especially Hamburger Helper. But as an adult, I find this dish oddly comforting. And no matter who is sitting at my dinner table – a grumpy old man, teenagers, or my picky aunt – this dish always gets eaten with gusto. Nothing fancy here, but people like it. This is an adaptation of Roben Ryberg’s recipe.
Ingredients:
1/2 lb. hamburger
1 medium onion, diced
1 Tbsp. ancho chile powder
1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
1/2 tsp. salt
pepper
1 c. uncooked gf pasta elbows (or regular pasta elbows)
1 3/4 c. water
1 tsp. corn or potato starch
1 Tbsp. cold water
1/4 c. sour cream
Directions:
Sauté the hamburger, onion, and spices until browned. Add pasta and water, cover and simmer 20 minutes, or until pasta is tender. In a small cup, mix together 1 tsp. starch and 1 Tbsp. cold water, and add to the hamburger mixture. Turn off the heat, and stir in sour cream
ButterPoweredBike is the author of Hunger and Thirst. She is a forager, a gardener, a cyclist, and an intuitive cook and eater.
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Looks like a great recipe
I might try it out on the family tonight since I have some hamburger that is thawed and needs to be used today. Thanks 
Oh I love some hamburger helper!! Will try this recipe!
Wow! HBH is one of those foods I kind of hate myself for loving. This is a must try…extra credit for using ancho powder!
I might have to make this tonight! I could use some comfort.
I'm waiting for baby #5 to decide to grace us and I'm watching a blizzard outside my window.
This sounds like a great family meal. I'm sure my gang would go for it.
Okay, we tried it and my kids are drooling for more. I love how easy it is. Thanks for the idea!
Great post title and photo, Alea! Homemade Hamburger Helper is where it's at.
My hubby would love this one. 
I have a homemade Hamburger Helper recipe that I need to share soon, too.
Shirley
All credit for the phot and title must go to Butter at Hunger and Thirst. I am indebted to her for sharing this wonderful post!