Hungry Mans Frugal Hamburger Soup Recipes

HAMBURGER SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the meat with the onion, celery, and garlic. Remove the pot from the heat and drain off as much fat as you can. (Discard the fat once it cools.)
• Return the pot to the heat and add the rest of the ingredients. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, then cover the pot and simmer the soup for 15-20 more minutes, until potatoes are tender but not overly mushy.
• Soup should be somewhat thick, but if you'd like it to be more "soupy," add 1 to 2 cups more broth OR hot water and heat through. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt if needed. Serve with crusty bread!

HAMBURGER SOUP

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot, combine the meat, onion, celery, and garlic. Cook the mixture over medium-high heat until the meat is totally browned, then drain off and discard as much fat as you can.
• 2. Add the tomatoes and their juices, bell peppers, and carrots. Throw in the potatoes, beef stock, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, parsley, oregano, and cayenne. Stir everything together, then bring the mixture to a boil.
• 3. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer the soup for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender but not overly mushy. If the soup is too thick for your taste, just splash in a cup or two of beef broth until it's the consistency you like.
• 4. Dish it up and serve it piping hot!
• Make Ahead:
• For some reason, this soup always seems to taste better the next day! Feel free to make this ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. If soup is overly thick when reheated, add a little extra beef broth or water to thin it to your liking.

HUNGRY MAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown beef, drain excess fat. Stir in salt, beans, BBQ sauce and onion, heat until bubbly.
• Pour mixture into a 2-quart casserole.
• Cut biscuits in halves to form 20 half circles, place cut side down along the edge of the casserole on meat mixture.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake, uncovered at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown.