Beef Minestrone Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Minestrone

• Lean Ground Beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 6 cups water or beef broth
• Potato
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups shredded green cabbage
• Carrot
• 1 cup chopped celery
• Long Grain Rice
• Dried Thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Pepper
• Parmesan Cheese

How to Make Beef Minestrone

1. In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes, and 1 medium onion, chopped. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, about 8-10 minutes.
2. Drain off any excess fat.
3. Add 6 cups of water or beef broth, 2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced), 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 cup chopped carrots, 1 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the vegetables are tender.
4. Remove the bay leaf.
5. Before serving, taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle each serving with 1/2 teaspoon of grated Parmesan cheese.