How to cook Hamburger Soup Super Easy Oh yea!

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.

Heat 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a pan.

Add 1 pound of 80/20 chuck and break it into big chunks.

Cook the meat for about 10 minutes without stirring.

Stir the meat to ensure it cooks evenly and drain excess fat.

Return the meat to the pot.

Add 1 tablespoon of ground black pepper.

Add 2 potatoes, 1 small onion, and 2 carrots chopped up; stir to combine.

Add a 14 ounce can of crushed tomatoes and stir well.

Pour in 3 cups of chicken stock and add 2 stalks of chopped celery; stir and bring to a simmer.

Cover with a lid and cook undisturbed for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, add 1 tablespoon of granulated garlic and stir well.

Check the potatoes for tenderness; if not fork-tender, cook for an additional 30 minutes.

Add 1 cup of corn and 1 cup of cut green beans (washed); stir and simmer for another 30 minutes.

After the final simmer, add 1 tablespoon of salt and stir well.

Serve the soup in bowls.

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