5 Easy Budget Friendly Meals for Weeknight Dinners - The Hillbilly Kitchen #cooking #food #recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while processed cheese is more affordable.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes offer better flavor, while frozen are often cheaper and convenient.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cube

Vegetable broth can be lower in calories, while bouillon is an economical substitute.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.

Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary.

Stir in canned tomatoes, corn, and diced potatoes; mix well.

Season with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika; stir to combine.

Pour in beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Cover the skillet and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Remove from heat and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.

Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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