One Pot
Hamburger Healthier
The formula
Ground beef + pinto beans + tomato paste + cheddar + chili-spiced broth
What you’ll need
- Ground beef
- Onion, diced
- Garlic, minced
- Tomato paste
- Pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- Beef broth
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Spices & seasonings: chili powder, salt, and pepper
How to make it
- Sauté the onion and garlic in a large pot. Cook until softened.
- Add the ground beef, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is browned.
- Add the tomato paste, then cook until it deepens in color.
- Stir in the drained pinto beans and enough beef broth to reach the consistency you want.
- Simmer until the flavors have come together and the sauce has thickened.
- Stir in the sharp cheddar cheese until melted, then taste and adjust the seasonings.
Make it your own
- Add bell peppers, corn, or another vegetable you have on hand.