Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes

1 lb hamburger
1 pkg Velveta Shells & Cheese
1 can Tomato Soup
1 can chopped Tomatoes
1-1/4 cups water

Brown hamburger and drain.
Using same skillet, add shells from the package, with the amount of water indicated in the recipe to the pan, and add the tomato soup and tomatoes - bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer (as in the package instructions for the shells and cheese). When finished, add the cheese sauce and remove from the stovetop.

Modified from a recipe on a velveeta box. My teenager still loves Hamburger Helper, but I can't stand the stuff anymore - here's a healthier compromise.

Edited by Erin:
We tried this recipe and it was great! However, in the process, I came across the original recipe on the back of the box, which I think we'll try the next time. Here it is:

1 lb ground turkey or ground beef
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup ketchup
1 pkg Velveeta Shells and Cheese
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup green onion slices

1, Brown meat in large skillet; drain.

2. Add 1-1/4 cups water, milk and ketchip. Bring to a boil. Stir in Shell Macaroni; return to a boil. Reduce heat to med. low; cover. Simmer 10 mionutes or until macaroni is tender.

3. Add cheese sauce, tomatoes and onions; stir until well blended.

Categories: ground_turkey, ground_beef, one_dish_meals, pasta, kid_friendly