Minestrone Style Stew Recipe
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 pound beef round steak cut 3/4 inch thick, then cut in 1 inch pcs
- 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lg. onion, minced
- 2 lg. cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 can (10 ounce.) beef broth
- 1/2 c. water
- 1 c. sliced carrots
- 3/4 c. uncooked shell macaroni
- 1 can (16 ounce.) whole tomatoes
- 1 pkg. (10 ounce.) frzn Italian green beans
- 1 med. zucchini, sliced
- 3 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Sprinkle steak with Italian seasoning and pepper. Brown beef in oil over medium heat. Stir in onions and garlic. Continue cooking 3 to 4 min. Pour off drippings if necessary.
- Add in broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover tightly. Simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hrs, stirring occasionally till beef is tender. Add in carrots and macaroni. Continue cooking, uncovered, 20 min.
- Stir in tomatoes, green beans and zucchini. Continue cooking, uncovered 10 min or possibly till vegetables are tender crisp. Garnish each serving with Parmesan cheese.
- Makes 6 servings: 338 calories, 33 gm. protein, 14 gm fat, 20 gm. carbohydrates; 639 mg. sodium, 83 mg cholesterol.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 230g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 284 | |
| Calories from Fat 144 | 51% |
| Total Fat 16.04g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 5.71g | 23% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium 255mg | 11% |
| Potassium 509mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 16.74g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.9g | 13% |
| Sugars 2.12g | 1% |
| Protein 18.04g | 29% |
