Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3/4 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown 1 pound of ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Transfer the browned beef to your slow cooker.
- Add 3 chopped carrots, 2 chopped celery stalks, 1 diced onion, and 3 minced garlic cloves to the slow cooker; mix well.
- Stir in 1 can of diced tomatoes (with juice), 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 4 cups beef broth, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in 3/4 cup small pasta; continue cooking on high until pasta is tender.
- Serve hot and garnish with fresh parsley or Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Feel free to add additional vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition. To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta or serve it over rice instead. For meal prep convenience, chop vegetables and brown the meat the day before.
