Hamburger Healthier - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 cups chopped cooked broccoli (thawed if frozen)
1 (14 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/2 lb whole wheat elbow macaroni
3 cups water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet or pot (4 quarts) with a lid over med-high heat.
Add the beef and onion and cook until no longer pink and the onion is softened, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
Stir in the chili powder, salt, and black pepper until incorporated.
Add the broccoli, tomatoes, tomato sauce, macaroni, and water; stir to combine well, and bring to a boil.
Decrease heat to medium low, cover, and cook until the pasta is tender, 10-12 minutes; taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve garnished with parsley.
520 calories per 2 1/2 cup serving.