Beefy Minestrone

Name: Beefy Minestrone
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h 30 min
Total time: 6 h 50 min
Yield: 8 servings (3 quarts).
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
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 into 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

1 review

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 6-1/2 hours

Makes

8 servings (3 quarts)

Updated: Nov. 08, 2023

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