Savvy with Abbie

Happy weekend!  This week has felt like such a long week for some reason and, like always, I'm fairly behind on blog posts. Hopefully I can share one or two with you this weekend. I'm still on Noom and have seen some major changes in my weight and health since I started in April. The great thing about Noom is that you don't have to stop eating your favorite foods. I always make homemade dinners with healthier choices. This Homemade Hamburger Recipe is no different. Complement this hamburger helper with a side of garlic bread, salad, and a glass of wine. Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef  1 tbsp cornstarch 1 tbsp paprika 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 1/2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp splenda Black pepper 2 cups hot water 1 1/2 cups fat free milk 2 cups macaroni noodles 2 cups reduced fat cheddar cheese (or you can do a combination like we did) Directions: Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat. Spray with cooking spray and add the ground beef, breaking it up and stirring about 5-7 m

I try very hard to make healthier dinners for my family - this was not one of them. But I have to say this was a 5-star meal from my family. This Homemade Hamburger Helper recipe is from The Pioneer Woman and can be found HERE . This is such a comfort food and we had leftovers for days. We eliminated bacon, replaced the onion with onion powder and garlic with garlic powder, eliminated the hot sauce, eliminated salt, and eliminated the cheese slices. Super good, 5-Stars and would make again. Ingredients: Ground Beef 1 tbsp onion powder 1 tbsp garlic powder 1.5 cups beef broth 1 15oz can tomato sauce 3/4 cup heavy cream 1 tbsp paprika 1 tsp black pepper 12oz elbow macaroni 6oz shredded cheddar cheese Directions: In a large skillet on the stove, cook the ground beef, onion powder, and garlic powder for 5-7 minutes, until meat is fully cooked. Drain. Add beef broth, tomato sauce, heavy cream, paprika and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium. Add dry pasta and reduce the heat t

I was putting together a grocery list today and asked Kevin (boyfriend) if he wanted me to add anything. He said to put down Hamburger Helper. Instead of just purchasing the boxed Hamburger Helper I told him we could make our own (and we all know that I love to cook!). This version was super easy (and a little messy) and the recipe originated HERE . It's not a healthy recipe but I do eat good or healthy most of the time so it's ok to have a carb meal every once in awhile :) Ingredients: -1 lb ground beef -2 cups water -2 cups beef broth -1/2 package (2-3 cups) of uncooked elbow macaroni -2 tbsp onion powder -1/2 tsp garlic powder -1 tsp paprika -1 tsp cayenne pepper -1 small can of tomato paste -Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium until no longer pink, 7-10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Taste and add seasonings, salt, or