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High Protein Hamburger Helper

Ingredients

  • 1 box banza chickpea pasta
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 can tomato paste, 6 oz
  • 2 1/2 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 scoops unflavored protein powder
  • 1/4 cup low sodium beef broth
  • fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Boil water and cook pasta separately according to directions.

  2. Add garlic, onion, and evoo to large saute pan.

  3. Cook over medium heat until onions are translucent.

  4. Add ground beef and cook until browned.

  5. Add tomato paste, beef broth, and seasonings.

  6. Simmer for 10 minutes.

  7. Combine greek yogurt, cottage cheese, protein powder, and 1/4 cup beef broth in blender or food processor.

  8. Add mixture to beef mixture after 10 minutes.

  9. Let simmer for another 1-3 minutes.

  10. Add pasta.

  11. Serve immediately with fresh basil.