Tex-Mex Minestrone Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb lean ground beef; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ cup zesty Italian dressing (from a bottled dressing); ½ cup water; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth; 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules; 1 (10 ounce) canrotel original diced tomatoes and green chilies; 1 cup canned black beans, drained & rinsed; ⅓ cup barilla ditalini, uncooked; kraft grated parmesan cheese, add desired amount

Servings: persons

12 lb lean ground beef
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ cup zesty Italian dressing (from a bottled dressing)
½ cup water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 (10 ounce) canrotel original diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 cup canned black beans, drained & rinsed
⅓ cup barilla ditalini, uncooked
kraft grated parmesan cheese, add desired amount

1
In a 3-quart size saucepan, brown the ground beef.
2
Drain off any excess fat.
3
Add remaining ingredients, (except the cheese) and stir.
4
Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
5
Simmer the soup for about 5-8 minutes, or until pasta is cooked, and soup has heated through.
6
Ladle soup into bowls.
7
Sprinkle each bowl with desired amount of cheese.
8
(Adding cheese cuts down on the 'heat', so soup isn't too hot 'n spicy.
9
).
10
Note: I didn't have a bottled Italian dressing on hand, so I used a home-made Italian Dressing, (which I made from a packet I had purchased from Aldi's).

3525

kcal

Calories

273

Fat

Carbs

236

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb lean ground beef, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ cup zesty Italian dressing (from a bottled dressing), ½ cup water, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex 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.

Tex-Mex Minestrone

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