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Whole30 Hamburger Soup

Hearty Keto Hamburger Soup | Whole30 & Paleo

This amazing hamburger soup recipe combines ground beef, diced tomato, green beans, banana peppers, & beef broth to make an easy, cozy, low-carb meal!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  •  2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 128 oz can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 16 oz can tomato paste
  • 5 cups beef broth
  • 1 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp onion salt
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup banana peppers and 1/2 cup of the juice that it comes in
  • 112 oz bag of green beans (frozen, fresh or canned)

Instructions

STOVE TOP INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a 5- or 6-quart Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high. Add the onion and garlic and cook until translucent, 2 minutes. Add the beef and cook until brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. Transfer the bag of green beans to the beef and combine together with a spoon.
  3. Add the broth, canned tomatoes (with liquid), tomato paste, banana peppers and juice, onion salt, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the green beans are very tender, 30 minutes.
  5. Divide among bowls and enjoy!

SLOW COOKER INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the tablespoon olive oil and the ground beef along with the garlic and onion. Cook until the meat is browned and onion is translucent, 2 minutes.
  2. Transfer to the slow cooker and add the broth, canned tomatoes (with liquid), tomato paste, banana peppers and juice, onion salt, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
  4. Divide among bowls and enjoy!

INSTANT POT INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Turn on the Instant Pot and set to sauté and allow time to heat up
  2. Add 1 tbsp ghee and place the minced garlic, onions and hamburger meat, around 3-4 minutes
  3. Turn the settings on the instant pot to high pressure. Once this setting is on, add the rest of the ingredients for the soup.
  4. Lock the lid making sure the top vent is sealed. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  5. Once the cook time is over,do a quick release to remove the pressure.
  6. Stir together with a wooden spoon and divide among bowls and enjoy!

Notes

  • Compliant banana peppers can be a little harder to find. You can find compliant peppers at Whole Foods, Thrive Market and other health food stores. Always make sure to read the instructions.
  • Store soup in a glass container and store in the fridge for up to one week and up to 3 months in the freezer. 
  • Author: Ashley McCrary
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup/Main Dish
  • Method: Stove Top/ Crockpot/ Insta Pot
  • Cuisine: American