Hearty Hamburger Soup – Easy & Flavorful!

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 half an onion using a food chopper.

Heat a large stock pot over medium-high heat.

Add 1 pound of ground beef and the chopped onion to the pot.

Brown and sauté the beef and onion together, breaking up the meat with a meat chopper.

Peel and chop 3 medium russet potatoes into quarter-inch pieces.

Optionally, substitute with frozen diced hash browns instead of fresh potatoes.

Add the diced potatoes to the pot once the beef is browned and the onions are soft.

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

Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and the diced potatoes to the pot.

Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

Add 2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables to the pot.

Stir everything together and bring to a low boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat and cover the pot to let it simmer for about 25 minutes.

Check the potatoes for tenderness; if not soft enough, let it simmer longer.

Once the potatoes are soft, let the soup sit for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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