Higher Protein Hamburger Helper

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Author: JessicaLeighWellness

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Higher Protein Hamburger Helper

This higher protein hamburger helper is the ultimate cozy dinner recipe. Made with ground beef and protein pasta cooked in a rich beef broth, a handful of spinach for vibrance, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes.

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 20 Min

Ingredients

• 1 lb extra lean ground beef ( 95%)
• 1 1/3 cup ( 135 g) chickapea pasta
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 1/2 cups low sodium beef broth
• 2 cups fresh chopped spinach
• salt and pepper to taste

garnish

• plain greek yogurt
• sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. In a big pot add the ground beef, garlic powder, and onion powder and cook until the beef is 80% of the way cooked.
2. Add in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute
3. Add in the beef broth and bring to a low boil.
4. Add in your pasta shells and reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 14-15 minutes.
5. Add in your fresh chopped spinach and then take off the heat.
6. Stir in toppings of choice and enjoy!

Notes

• Regular pasta can be used instead of chickapea, the protein count will be lower.
• Add in any vegetable that can be chopped or grated to add volume and nutrient density ( I suggest zucchini, broccoli, spinach,cauliflower) something with subtle taste.