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CHUNKY BEEF MINESTRONE

5 from 1 vote
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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Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 325
Ingredients Method Notes

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?

Method
 

  1. MAKING YOUR VERY OWN CHUNKY BEEF MINESTRONE
  2. Warm that olive oil in your favorite pot. Medium-high is the sweet spot.
  3. Time for beef! Toss in those cubes and let them get all golden.
  4. Next, our veggie trio: onions, carrots, and celery. Wait for the onions to get that glassy look.
  5. Garlic’s turn! A quick minute and its magic is unleashed.
  6. In go the tomatoes and beef broth. Stir and let them mingle.
  7. Herbs? Yes, please! Basil, oregano, a bit of salt, and pepper. Give it a good mix.
  8. Let’s get it boiling. Once there, take it down a notch and let it do its simmer thing for 15.
  9. Pasta time! Slide in the elbow macaroni and wait for them to get all soft and perfect.
  10. Kidney beans and zucchinis join the party next. Give it another 5 minutes and you’re golden.
  11. 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.