what is the original hamburger helper
Best Answer: I want to say it was around 1970 or 1971...and it was cheeseburger I think.... http://www.foodreference.com/html/fhambu... The pasta and seasoning mix known as 'Hamburger Helper' was introduced in 1970 by General Mills. The product was created during a meat shortage, and was designed to help housewives stretch a pound of ground beef (hamburger) into a tasty family meal.