Beef And Bean Minestrone Recipe

Name: Beef And Bean Minestrone Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 125 gm Haricot beans, soaked overnight (4oz); 1 Tbsp. Sunflower oil; 250 gm Lean chopped beef, (8oz); 1 x Red pepper, deseeded and finely minced; 1 x Green pepper, deseeded and finely minced; 350 gm Courgettes, thinly sliced (12oz); 2 med -sized onions, minced finely; 1 x Clove garlic, finely minced; 1 1/4 lt Chicken stock, (2 pints); 2 Tbsp. Tomato puree; 75 gm Wholewheat spaghetti, broken into small pcs (3oz); 4 Tbsp. Minced fresh parsley; 1 Tbsp. Minced fresh thyme or possibly 1 tsp. dry thyme; 1 Tbsp. Minced fresh marjoram or possibly 1 tsp. dry marjoram

Servings: persons

125 gm Haricot beans, soaked overnight (4oz)
1 Tbsp. Sunflower oil
250 gm Lean chopped beef, (8oz)
1 x Red pepper, deseeded and finely minced
1 x Green pepper, deseeded and finely minced
350 gm Courgettes, thinly sliced (12oz)
2 med -sized onions, minced finely
1 x Clove garlic, finely minced
1 1/4 lt Chicken stock, (2 pints)
2 Tbsp. Tomato puree
75 gm Wholewheat spaghetti, broken into small pcs (3oz)
4 Tbsp. Minced fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. Minced fresh thyme or possibly 1 tsp. dry thyme
1 Tbsp. Minced fresh marjoram or possibly 1 tsp. dry marjoram

1
Drain and rinse the soaked beans, and bring them to the boil in fresh water.
2
Boil for 10 min and then simmer them for 50 min.
3
Drain again.
4
Heat the oil in a large, heavy saucepan on a high heat.
5
Put in the beef and stir till it browns.
6
Put in the peppers, courgettes, onions and garlic.
7
Lower the heat and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 min.
8
Pour in the stock and bring it to the boil.
9
Add in the tomato puree, beans, spaghetti and herbs.
10
Cover, and simmer for 30 min.
11
Serve in big, deep bowls and accompany it with wholemeal bread.
12
NOTES : This is a Main Course Soup, delicious and high in fibre.
13
It enables a little beef to go a long way.

19751

kcal

Calories

1097

Fat

737

Carbs

1920

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 125 gm Haricot beans, soaked overnight (4oz), 1 Tbsp. Sunflower oil, 250 gm Lean chopped beef, (8oz), 1 x Red pepper, deseeded and finely minced, and more.

Yes, Beef And Bean Minestrone Recipe falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!