Easy One Pot Dinner | Hamburger Soup

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth reduces sodium and calories, while bouillon is cost-effective.

diced tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier, while canned options are often cheaper.

green beans

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen green beans

Zucchini is lower in calories, while frozen beans are budget-friendly.

Chop potatoes into small cubes and set aside.

Chop 2 cloves of garlic.

Cook 1 pound of ground beef in a large pot, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until browned.

Add 1 cup of frozen onions and chopped garlic to the beef and cook until softened.

Season the meat with salt and pepper to taste.

Drain excess grease using a turkey baster.

Add a couple of spoonfuls of tomato paste or ketchup for flavor.

Pour in 4 cups of beef broth and a 15 ounce can of diced tomatoes including juices.

Fill the diced tomatoes can with water and add it to the pot.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.

Add about half a teaspoon each of dried basil and dried parsley.

Add diced potatoes and 1 bag of frozen mixed vegetables.

Stir everything together, cover, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until potatoes are cooked through.

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