30 Minute Hamburger Soup Recipe - Ultimate Comfort Food

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.

Add some oil to a Dutch oven or stock pot.

Add 1 pound of lean ground beef and brown for about 4 minutes.

Add 3 cloves of chopped garlic and 1/2 chopped small onion.

Add 1 stalk of chopped celery, 1 cup of mixed veggies, and 1 small chopped potato.

Stir and sauté for a few minutes until fragrant.

Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.

Stir until the tomato paste covers everything.

Add a can of diced tomatoes and 4 cups of beef stock.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover to simmer for about 15 minutes.

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