Great Depression Cooking - The Poorman's Meal - Higher Resolution

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while processed cheese is often cheaper.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato sauce

Fresh tomatoes are healthier, while tomato sauce can be less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into cubes.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in diced carrots and bell pepper, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin, mixing well.

Add canned tomatoes and beef broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer.

Layer the cubed potatoes over the beef mixture in the skillet.

Cover the skillet with aluminum foil and transfer to the preheated oven.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Remove from the oven and uncover, sprinkling cheddar cheese on top.

Return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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