Chunky Beef Vegetable Minestrone Recipe

Name: Chunky Beef Vegetable Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 strips cooked bacon (I use pre-cooked); 1/2 lb lean ground beef; 2 carrots, finely sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dry basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (900 ml) box beef broth (I use low sodium kind); 1/4 cup uncooked barley; 1/2 cup egg noodles (I use extra fine); salt, to taste

Servings: persons

3 strips cooked bacon (I use pre-cooked)
1/2 lb lean ground beef
2 carrots, finely sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dry basil
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (900 ml) box beef broth (I use low sodium kind)
1/4 cup uncooked barley
1/2 cup egg noodles (I use extra fine)
salt, to taste

1
Cook bacon until crisp and remove and liquid (Avoid this step by using pre-cooked bacon).
2
Cut bacon into small pieces and put in large stock pot.
3
Cook ground beef in fry pan, remove any liquid then add ground beef to pot with bacon.
4
Add carrots, garlic, onions and celery to fry pan and cook for about 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened then add to pot.
5
Add bay leaves, basil, italian seasoning, canned tomatos and beef stock to pot.
6
Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
7
Add barley and egg noodles and simmer for another 30-45 minutes until barley is soft.
8
If soup becomes too thick for your liking, I recommend adding more beef broth but if not available, water will do but it will dilute the flavour.
9
Check the flavour and if desired, add any of the following: salt, hot pepper flakes, parmesean cheese, italian blend seasoning or anything else to meet your desired outcome.

420

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 strips cooked bacon (I use pre-cooked), 1/2 lb lean ground beef, 2 carrots, finely sliced, 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed, and more.

Yes, Chunky Beef Vegetable Minestrone 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.

Chunky Beef Vegetable Minestrone

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