Herb Beef and Noodle Soup |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is one of my mother's favorite meals. She is the one who came up with the main idea for it. It is quite easy and simple. You may add whatever vegetables you wish. Goes very well with a green salad with oil and vinegar. I hope that you will enjoy making this as I do. :) Ingredients:
1 (1 lb) box whole wheat penne |
2 lbs ground beef |
1/4 cup oil, your choice (i reccomend grapeseed) |
1 small onion, chopped |
1 green bell pepper, diced |
1 cup green beans, cut into 1 inch segments |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
1 tablespoon sea salt |
1 tablespoon dried parsley |
2 -3 teaspoons dried basil |
1 teaspoon black pepper |
6 cups water |
1 cup grated cheese, your choice (optional) |
Directions:
1. In a large stock pot, bring at least 4 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and stir gently a few seconds. Maintain a rolling boil and cook to your preferred texture. Drain and rinse.
2. Brown ground beef and drain.
3. Heat oil on medium in a large skillet or dutch oven. Add onion, bell pepper, and green beans and saute until softened, about 8 minutes.
4. Add garlic to skillet and saute another minute.
5. Add salt, parsley, basil, pepper, and water to skillet and stir to incorporate.
6. Stir cooked and drained ground beef into onion mixture.
7. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
8. Serve, a helping of noodles in the bottom of each of your bowls, spooning the meat mixture on top with a decent amount of broth.
9. If you wish, sprinkle grated cheese on top of each serving and melt under broiler or in microwave.
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