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Homemade Hamburger Helper
Provides for a healthy substitute to an all around favorite home meal.
Prep Time
2
minutes
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Cook Time
10
minutes
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Total Time
12
minutes
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Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
4
servings
Author:
Cindy Santa Ana
Ingredients
1
teaspoon
olive oil
1
yellow or white onion
diced
1
clove
garlic
minced
1
pound
100% grass-fed ground beef
see note for vegetarian ideas
2
cans
diced tomatoes
check ingredients carefully, or use your own already made
sprinkle
salt and pepper
sprinkle
Italian seasoning blend
cheddar or parmesan cheese
shredded, optional
elbow or bow-tie pasta
Instructions
In a large pan over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil for 2-3 minutes, until onion starts to become translucent.
Add 1 pound ground beef (or tofu) and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
Mix in 2 cans diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning blend and bring to a simmer.
Serve over leftover elbow or bow-tie pasta.
Notes
For a vegetarian version: Use 1 pound firm tofu, crumbled with a fork.
Nutrition
Calories:
1511
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
11
g
|
Protein:
79
g
|
Fat:
94
g
|
Saturated Fat:
35
g
|
Cholesterol:
322
mg
|
Sodium:
311
mg
|
Potassium:
1385
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
4
g
|
Vitamin C:
9.1
mg
|
Calcium:
107
mg
|
Iron:
9
mg