Hamburger Henchman
 
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Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 6 oz ground beef
  • 5 oz pasta
  • ½ cup red pepper, diced (approximately ½ pepper)
  • ½ cup yellow onion, diced (approximately ½ medium onion)
  • ½ cup carrot, diced (approximately 1 medium carrot)
  • ½ cup celery, diced (approximately 1 large stalk)
  • ½ cup fresh or frozen green beans (If fresh, cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 1½ tsp garlic, minced (approximately 1 large or 2 medium cloves)
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • ½ tsp basil
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp parsley
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 4 - 5 slices of provolone or shredded mozzarella to cover
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a medium pan over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook until pink is gone, crumbling the beef, approximately 4 minutes.
  3. Add the salt and freshly ground pepper while cooking the beef.
  4. Add the carrots, onions, celery, and red pepper, cooking for 2 minutes to slightly soften the vegetables.
  5. Add the garlic, basil, oregano, parsley, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Cook for 1 minute before adding the tomato sauce and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
  7. Add the pasta and stir to combine.
  8. Cook for 15 minutes covered over low-medium heat.
  9. After 15 minutes, add the green beans, stirring to combine, cover and cook an additional 5 minutes.
  10. Preheat the broiler on High.
  11. Remove the cover and lay the cheese on top.
  12. Place under the broiler on the middle shelf for 3 - 5 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned.
  13. Serve and garnish with scallions and additional cheese, if desired.
Notes
You can substitute Italian Seasoning for the Basil, Oregano, and Parsley.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 732 Fat: 29g Saturated fat: 14g Unsaturated fat: 9g Trans fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 71g Sugar: 10g Sodium: 1850mg Fiber: 6g Protein: 47g Cholesterol: 96mg
Recipe by Cooking 4 One at https://www.cooking-4-one.com/2017/03/20/hamburger-henchman/