This recipe is so quick and easy to make, and it’s healthy too! Try switching it up by using ground chicken or turkey for a different flavor. This will also help to reduce fat! This recipe is perfect for busy nights because many of these ingredients can be found in a budget pantry.
Makes: 6 Servings
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef, extra lean
1 lb frozen mixed vegetables
1 can (15oz) diced tomatoes, low sodium
1 small onion, diced
1 cup water
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 cup cooked pasta or brown rice
Note: instead of the spices above try 2 tsp sodium free homemade All Purpose Seasoning
Instructions
- Place ground beef in a non-stick saucepan over medium-high heat. Break up meat into crumbles using a spatula or wooden spoon while cooking. Add onions. Cook until all meat is brown (about 10 minutes).
- Pour meat and onions onto a paper-towel covered plate to absorb excess fat. Rinse the pan to remove excess fat.
- Place cooked and drained meat and onions back in the saucepan. Add frozen vegetables, canned tomatoes and water, and cook until vegetables are thawed and the soup is hot.
- Add additional water (if desired), seasonings, and cooked pasta or rice.
