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| Old Fashioned Baked Minestrone
1 1/2 pounds of lean beef for stew, cut in 1 inch cubes 1 cup of coarsely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon of salt 1/4 teaspoon of pepper 2 tablespoons of olive oil three 10 ounce cans of condensed beef broth 2 soup cans of water 1 1/2 teaspoons of herb seasoning one 16 ounce can of tomatoes, undrained one 15 1/4 ounce can of kidney beans, undrained 1 1/2 cups of thinly sliced carrots 1 cup of small seashell macaroni 2 cups of sliced zucchini Grated Parmesan cheese
Mix beef, onion, garlic, salt and pepper in a large saucepan. Add olive oil and stir to coat meat evenly. Bake at 400ºF. for 30 minutes or until meat is browned, stirring occasionally. Turn control to 350ºF. Add broth, water and seasonings, stir. Cover; cook 1 hour or until meat is tender. Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, olives, carrots, and macaroni. Put sliced zucchini in top. Cover, bake 30 - 40 minutes or until carrots are tender. Serve with grated cheese. 10 - 12 servings |
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