Easy Weeknight Dinners // Well Whipperberry friends, it's September and I think it's safe to say that almost all of us are back to the school routine, no? We are here, and I have to say that I really love this time of year!
I love it even though for so many of us this means weeknights filled with activities, sports and rushed evenings. And this can also mean that dinners can be a challenge, but they don't have to be! With a little planning and some healthy ingredients, you can have hearty and delicious meals on your table in no time!
I actually think I love meals the most! Hearty. Fall. Meals. Yes, please! So today, it's all about fall. Fall and great dinners!
This Hamburger Soup is the perfect weeknight meal. It's chock full of yummy seasonal vegetables and meat. This recipe is also great because it makes a big batch, which means that you can serve half now, and freeze half for later! ~ happy dance ~ Or use the leftovers in thermoses for the kids lunches. Now we're talkin!
Ingredients: 1 1/2 to 2 lbs of ground beef 1 onion, chopped finely 1 – 28 oz can of diced tomatoes 2 cups water 3 – 10 oz cans of consomme 1 – 5 oz can of tomato paste 5 carrots, chopped finely 4 celery sticks, chopped finely 1 bay leaf 1 tsp thyme salt & pepper to taste Instructions:
- In skillet, brown the ground beef and onions. Then drain.
- In a soup pot, combine all of the ingredients, including the cooked ground beef.
- Simmer in a covered pot for at least 1 1/2 to 2 hours, making sure to stir it occasionally.
Deeeeelish!
Serve with crusty bread or crackers and cheese! Now tummies are full and everyone is happy! 🙂
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For more delicious fall meal ideas, come on over!
Sweet & Sour Meatballs | Creamy Chicken Stew | Classic Meatloaf
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Mmmm…looks like fall to me Jo-Anna! Can't wait to make it.
I hope you love it! 🙂
This looks yummy! We love soups at our home, and this one looks like it might be a perfect addition. I pinned it so I can find it again!
Hugs, antonella 🙂
Yum! Can't wait for it to get cool enough here for soups!!!
Oh yum! I want some of this right now!!!
Wow! This looks so good!
Made this for dinner – so yummy! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
Oh I love to hear that! 🙂
This looks SO good! I'm so with you on fall meals being my fav! Can't wait to try this.
Feed me!!!
Your soup looks wonderful! Now that the weather is FINALLY starting to cool down a little I can't wait to start making more soups! This sounds delicious!
Thanks Maria! Enjoy!
Mmm, soup is one of my favorite parts of fall. This looks so delicious and comforting.
What a perfect soup! Making for supper tomorrow! Nettie