Dinner for 4
Beef Tomato Macaroni Soup
Seasoned ground beef, vegetables, tomatoes, broth, and pasta simmer together in a hearty tomato-based soup.
$14.47for 4 servings
$3.62 per serving$14.47 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinterSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 1.35 lb | $2.67Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 32 oz | $2.24Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 7 oz | $0.70Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.47 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cans (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of tomato soup
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 32 oz beef broth
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups uncooked pasta
Steps
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large soup pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, bell pepper, and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook for 8 minutes until the beef reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the tomato soup, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and water, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 12 minutes.
- Add the uncooked pasta and simmer for 10 minutes until tender.
- Check that the soup is hot throughout, then season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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