How about adding veggies and herbs to a simple boxed meal? Try the whole grain variety, too. I'm not fond of whole grain pasta, but I couldn't taste the difference in this dish. This is another meal I divide into one-cup serving containers for a quick and easy lunch. Much better than another frozen dinner! Microwaves nicely.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 small portabella mushrooms, chopped
- 3/4 cup broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
- 1 1/4 pounds ground beef
- 1 package Whole Grain Hamburger Helper, stroganoff style
- salt and pepper, as needed
In a large skillet heat oil on high until shimmering. Add onion, pepper, mushrooms and broccoli. Lower heat to medium and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and rosemary. Cook 1 minute longer. Pour mixture into a bowl and set aside. Brown ground beef in same skillet. Prepare hamburger helper as directed on package, adding vegetable mixture to Hamburger Helper mixture before simmering. Cover skillet and simmer per package directions. Adjust seasoning.
Note: Because of the added vegetables and extra ground beef, additional salt and pepper might be needed.
