Beefy
Minestrone Recipe
Ingredients
:
6
cups chicken broth
1
can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1
can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1
can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
1
beef top round steak (1 pound) , cut onto 1/2-inch cubes
15
fresh baby carrots, halved
2
celery ribs, chopped
1
small onion, chopped
1/2
cup dry red wine
4
garlic cloves, minced
1
teaspoon dried oregano
1
teaspoon dried basil
1/4
teaspoon pepper
1
cup uncooked ditalini or other small pasta
Optional:
Fresh oregano and shredded Parmesan cheese
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.
