Beefy Minestrone
I know lots of minestrone recipes don't contain meat, but my husband thinks a meal is only a meal if it contains some sort of meat. Consequently, this is the perfect meal. It strikes that balance of flavorful, healthful, and soul-satisfying. —Juli Snaer, Enid, Oklahoma
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Served Person: 8
white meat free
gluten free
red meat free
contains dairy
pescatarian
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 2 celery ribs chopped
- 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregan
- 1 beef top round steak (1 pound) , cut onto 1/2-inch
- 15 fresh baby carrots halved
- 1 cup uncooked ditalini or other small pasta
- fresh oregano shredded parmesan cheese, optional
- Carbohydrate 4.16014536645768 g
- Cholesterol 690 mg
- Fat 138.631948545653 g
- Fiber 1.06629840175615 g
- Protein 171.595718527622 g
- Saturated Fat 39.6714666947062 g
- Serving Size 1 1 servings (3 quarts). (979g)
- Sodium 668.080382211508 mg
- Sugar 3.09384696470153 g
- Trans Fat 11.7935132956697 g
- Calories 2007 calories
Combine the first 13 ingredients in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until meat is tender. , Stir in pasta. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until pasta is tender. If desired, top with fresh oregano and shredded Parmesan cheese.
