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$5 Ground Beef and Vegetable Noodle Soup

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup leftover ground beef (or about ½ lb if starting fresh)
  • 8 oz egg noodles (half a bag)
  • 2 cans vegetable soup (any brand, or store-brand to save more)
  • 1 cup beef broth (or water with a bouillon cube)
  • Seasonings:
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional add-ins:
  • Any leftover vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, green beans, etc.)
  • Leftover meat from other meals (chicken, sausage, etc.)

Instructions:

  1. Cook the Noodles:
  • Boil the egg noodles in salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  1. Prepare the Ground Beef:
  • If using leftover ground beef, warm it in a large pot over medium heat.
  • If cooking from fresh, brown the ground beef in a pot over medium heat. Season with a pinch of salt, pepper, and your preferred seasonings (Italian seasoning, thyme, etc.).
  1. Add the Soups and Broth:
  • Pour the 2 cans of vegetable soup into the pot with the ground beef.
  • Add in beef broth (or water with a bouillon cube), and stir to combine.
  1. Season and Simmer:
  • Add thyme, Italian seasoning, and any other spices to your taste.
  • If you have any leftover vegetables or other meats from previous meals, now’s the time to toss them in!
  • Let the soup simmer for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  1. Combine and Serve:
  • Add the cooked egg noodles to the pot and stir until everything is well combined.
  • Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes to warm the noodles through.
  1. Serve:
  • Ladle into bowls and enjoy! Feel free to top with some grated Parmesan or a dollop of sour cream if you have it on hand.

Pro Tips:

  • Stretch the meal: Add more broth or water if you want to stretch this into more servings.
  • Customize: You can make this a great fridge-cleaning meal by adding whatever leftover veggies or proteins you have on hand.
  • Save even more: Using store-brand soups and egg noodles can help keep the total cost even lower.

This meal is filling, tasty, and a perfect way to use up leftovers while staying within budget!

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