Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow)
- Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery; sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Stir in cannellini beans, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes with their juices.
- Pour in the beef broth; stir to combine.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper; mix well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add small pasta to the pot and continue simmering until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based meat alternatives or increase beans and veggies. Feel free to add extra vegetables such as zucchini or bell peppers for added nutrition. Cooking pasta separately can help maintain its texture.
