Hamburger Helper

== English == === Alternative forms === hamburger helper === Etymology === hamburger +‎ helper; a genericized trademark; introduced nationally by General Mills' Betty Crocker brand in 1971. === Proper noun === Hamburger Helper (US) A boxed, one-pot meal product consisting of dried pasta, rice, or potatoes and a packet of powdered seasonings; to prepare it, home cooks combine the dry ingredients with browned ground beef ("hamburger") and water or milk. === Noun === Hamburger Helper (uncountable) (cooking) Any quick, one-pan meal made by combining ground beef, a starch (like pasta or rice), and a seasoned sauce; applies to generic store-brand versions or recipes made completely from scratch. (by extension, figurative) Anything that extends, enhances, or bulks up a limited resource.