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ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories without sacrificing texture.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

diced tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes enhance flavor and nutrition.

Brown 1/2 pound of ground beef in a Dutch oven until cooked through.

Add 1/4 chopped onion and 2 tablespoons of butter to the beef, sautéing until the onion is translucent.

Stir in 1/4 cup of flour and cook for about 1 minute.

Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of ketchup, and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, mixing well.

Pour in 1 1/2 cups of beef broth and stir everything together, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 4-5 minutes until thickened.

Stir in 1 cup of sour cream, mixing until combined.

In a separate pot, add 2 cans of diced tomatoes with green chilies, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 8 oz of spaghetti (broken in half), and 2 1/4 cups of water.

Bring the mixture to a low simmer, ensuring the pasta is submerged, then cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until the pasta is cooked.

Stir in 2 cups of shredded cheese until melted and combined.

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