Hungry Helper Beef with protein and fiber
Serves 4
Directions
- 1Cook the pasta, then drain and set it aside.
- 2In a large skillet over medium heat, add avocado oil, then onion and garlic.
- 3Cook the garlic for 60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- 4Add ground beef, spread it out as much as possible, and let it cook for about 5 minutes to get a little crusty on the bottom.
- 5Add one can of drained and rinsed lentils to the beef mixture.
- 6Add onion powder and black pepper.
- 7Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of tomato paste.
- 8Add 1/8 teaspoon of smoked paprika.
- 9Add one cup of crushed tomatoes.
- 10Add garlic powder.
- 11Add salt to taste.
- 12Let the mixture thicken; the lentils will help.
- 13Add 4 cups of the cooked pasta to the mixture.
- 14Turn off the heat. Add 1/2 cup of shredded cheese and 1/2 cup of blended cottage cheese.
Ingredients
- avocado oil
- 0.5 cup frozen onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 lb ground beef, 90% lean
- 1 can canned lentils, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp onion powder
- black pepper
- 1.5 tbsp tomato paste
- 0.125 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- to taste salt
- 4 cups cooked Brami pasta
- 0.5 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella/cheddar or a mix)
- 0.5 cup blended cottage cheese
Equipment
panlarge skillet
Tips
- To double the recipe, use half ground beef and half ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Spread the beef out in the pan to get a crusty bottom.
- Lentils are a great source of iron, protein, and fiber.
- Use lower fat cheese for fewer calories and more protein.
- Blend cottage cheese to avoid curds in the dish.
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