Beef Minestrone

Name: Beef Minestrone
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 c. chopped onion; 4 stalks celery, chopped; 3 carrots, sliced; 1/2 head cabbage, sliced; 1 lb. sirloin beef, diced; 1 10-oz. pkg. frozen spinach; 4 qts. beef stock; 1 16-oz. can peeled tomatoes, diced; 1 6-oz. can tomato paste; 1 16-oz. can garbanzo or kidney beans; 1 c. salad macaroni; 1-1/2 c. diced potatoes; 1 tsp. black pepper; 1 tsp. oregano; 2 tsp. Italian seasoning; 2 tsp. salt; 2 bay leaves; 1 sm. zucchini, sliced; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; Grated parmesan cheese

21 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 c. chopped onion
4 stalks celery, chopped
3 carrots, sliced
1/2 head cabbage, sliced
1 lb. sirloin beef, diced
1 10-oz. pkg. frozen spinach
4 qts. beef stock
1 16-oz. can peeled tomatoes, diced
1 6-oz. can tomato paste
1 16-oz. can garbanzo or kidney beans
1 c. salad macaroni
1-1/2 c. diced potatoes
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. oregano
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 tsp. salt
2 bay leaves
1 sm. zucchini, sliced
2 Tbsp. olive oil
Grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Heat oil in pan.
2

Add meat, garlic, onion and celery.
3

Add beef stock and bring to a boil.
4

Add carrots, cabbage, spinach and spices.
5

Cook for 1/2 hour.
6

Add potatoes and cook 1 - 1/2 hours. Add tomatoes and tomato paste and cook 1 hour.
7

Add beans, macaroni and zucchini, and cook until macaroni is done.
8

Turn off heat and let stand 1 hour.
9

Reheat and serve with grated parmesan cheese.