How To Cook A Meal For 4 People In 15 Minutes For Only 10$/OLD SCHOOL GROUND BEEF SOUP & PASTA

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: rice

Whole wheat pasta offers more fiber, while rice can be a cost-effective alternative.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon is a budget-friendly option.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy, while cheddar is often less expensive.

Start with boiling water for the pasta.

Heat a pan until hot.

Add chopped onion to the pan and sauté until translucent.

Add ground beef to the pan and brown it, breaking it apart as it cooks.

Add garlic to the ground beef and mix it in.

Open crushed tomatoes and diced tomatoes, and add both to the pan with the ground beef.

Stir the mixture and let it simmer.

Add papadelle pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions.

Add peas and carrots to the soup mixture.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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