Chunky beef minestrone
Summary
Let’s talk about the ultimate comfort food, shall we? If you’ve ever dreamt of diving into a bowl of pure warmth and coziness, chunky beef minestrone is where it’s at. It’s not just about filling up your belly, it’s about touching your soul. Now, without further ado, let’s bring this flavor-packed dish to life!
Ingredients for Chunky beef minestrone
- 1 lb beef chunks (450g). Yep, get the good stuff!
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml). The richer, the better!
- 1 trusty onion, all diced up
- 2 carrots, doing their thing, all chopped
- 2 sticks of celery, chopped
- A trio of garlic cloves, minced
- That can of diced tomatoes (400g) you’ve been saving
- A generous 4 cups of beef broth (950ml)
- 1 cup of your fave elbow macaroni (150g)
- 1 can of red kidney beans (400g), drained and raring to go
- 2 lovely zucchinis, showing off their slices
- A sprinkle of dried basil and oregano
- Salt and pepper, do it to taste!
- Some fresh parsley, all chopped and pretty
- Parmesan cheese for the top, because, why not?
Whipping It Up Takes:
About 45 minutes. But oh, it’s worth every tick-tock.
Dishing Out To:
4 very happy campers!
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 325
- Protein: 25g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugars: 5g
- Fats: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 550mg
Making Your Very Own Chunky Beef Minestrone
- Warm that olive oil in your favorite pot. Medium-high is the sweet spot.
- Time for beef! Toss in those cubes and let them get all golden.
- Next, our veggie trio: onions, carrots, and celery. Wait for the onions to get that glassy look.
- Garlic’s turn! A quick minute and its magic is unleashed.
- In go the tomatoes and beef broth. Stir and let them mingle.
- Herbs? Yes, please! Basil, oregano, a bit of salt, and pepper. Give it a good mix.
- Let’s get it boiling. Once there, take it down a notch and let it do its simmer thing for 15.
- Pasta time! Slide in the elbow macaroni and wait for them to get all soft and perfect.
- Kidney beans and zucchinis join the party next. Give it another 5 minutes and you’re golden.
- Serve it up! That chunky beef minestrone is calling your name!
Tips for The Best Chunky Beef Minestrone Ever
- Quality beef makes all the difference. No skimping here!
- Take your time, let those flavors soak in real good.
- A pinch of red pepper flakes? Spice it up!
- Blend a portion of the soup for that velvety touch. Trust me.
- Fresh herbs can be your secret weapon. Basil or parsley? Winner!
Serve It Up Right!
- Fresh parsley on top, because, well, it looks and tastes fab!
- That Parmesan sprinkle? Oh, it’s a game-changer.
- Grab some crusty bread. Dip, eat, repeat.
- How about a fresh salad on the side? Balances out that rich chunky beef minestrone beautifully.
There you have it! Your step-by-step guide to creating the coziest bowl of goodness. Can’t you just taste that chunky beef minestrone already? Happy cooking!
CHUNKY BEEF MINESTRONE
Alright, folks! Let’s talk about the ultimate comfort food, shall we? If you’ve ever dreamt of diving into a bowl of pure warmth and coziness, chunky beef minestrone is where it’s at. It’s not just about filling up your belly, it’s about touching your soul. Now, without further ado, let’s bring this flavor-packed dish to life!
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Nutritions
Nutrition Facts
CHUNKY BEEF MINESTRONE
Amount per Serving
Calories
325
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
50
mg
17
%
Sodium
550
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
30
g
10
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
25
g
50
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef chunks 450g. Yep, get the good stuff!
- 2 tbsp olive oil 30ml. The richer, the better!
- 1 trusty onion all diced up
- 2 carrots doing their thing, all chopped
- 2 sticks of celery chopped
- A trio of garlic cloves minced
- That can of diced tomatoes 400g you’ve been saving
- A generous 4 cups of beef broth 950ml
- 1 cup of your fave elbow macaroni 150g
- 1 can of red kidney beans 400g, drained and raring to go
- 2 lovely zucchinis showing off their slices
- A sprinkle of dried basil and oregano
- Salt and pepper do it to taste!
- Some fresh parsley all chopped and pretty
- Parmesan cheese for the top because, why not?
Instructions
- MAKING YOUR VERY OWN CHUNKY BEEF MINESTRONE
- Warm that olive oil in your favorite pot. Medium-high is the sweet spot.
- Time for beef! Toss in those cubes and let them get all golden.
- Next, our veggie trio: onions, carrots, and celery. Wait for the onions to get that glassy look.
- Garlic’s turn! A quick minute and its magic is unleashed.
- In go the tomatoes and beef broth. Stir and let them mingle.
- Herbs? Yes, please! Basil, oregano, a bit of salt, and pepper. Give it a good mix.
- Let’s get it boiling. Once there, take it down a notch and let it do its simmer thing for 15.
- Pasta time! Slide in the elbow macaroni and wait for them to get all soft and perfect.
- Kidney beans and zucchinis join the party next. Give it another 5 minutes and you’re golden.
- Serve it up! That chunky beef minestrone is calling your name!
Notes
TIPS Quality beef makes all the difference. No skimping here!
Take your time, let those flavors soak in real good. A pinch of red pepper flakes? Spice it up! Blend a portion of the soup for that velvety touch. Trust me. Fresh herbs can be your secret weapon. Basil or parsley? Winner! SERVE IT UP RIGHT! Fresh parsley on top, because, well, it looks and tastes fab!
That Parmesan sprinkle? Oh, it’s a game-changer. Grab some crusty bread. Dip, eat, repeat. How about a fresh salad on the side? Balances out that rich chunky beef minestrone beautifully.
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