Beef Minestrone

Name: Beef Minestrone
Ingredients: 1 pound ground round; 2 1/2 cups chopped onion (about 2 medium); 2 1/2 cups sliced carrot (about 5 carrots); 1 cup chopped celery (about 4 stalks); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (32-ounce) carton fat-free, less-sodium beef broth; 1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3 cups cubed zucchini (about 2 medium); 2/3 cup uncooked gnocchi or shell pasta

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 pound ground round
2 1/2 cups chopped onion (about 2 medium)
2 1/2 cups sliced carrot (about 5 carrots)
1 cup chopped celery (about 4 stalks)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (32-ounce) carton fat-free, less-sodium beef broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups cubed zucchini (about 2 medium)
2/3 cup uncooked gnocchi or shell pasta

Directions

1

Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add beef; cook until browned, stirring to crumble. Remove beef with a slotted spoon, leaving drippings in pan.
2

Cook onion and next 3 ingredients in pan over medium heat 10 minutes; stir frequently. Add beef broth and next 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
3

Stir in zucchini and pasta; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes or until pasta is tender. Return beef to pan; cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.