Minestrone
1 (28 oz) can tomatoes
1 pkg beef mix, thawed
1 qt. of water
2 large carrots, peeled, sliced
2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth
1 T dried parsley
1/2 t basil leaves
1 t dried oregano
1/4 t pepper
1/2 t garlic salt
1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (16 oz) can green beans, drained
1 (15 oz) cana kidney beans, drained
1 1/4 cups small pasta or macaroni, uncooked
parmesan cheese
Puree tomatoes in blender. In a large pot combine beef mix, pureed tomoates, wate, carrots, tomato sauce, broth, parsley, basil, organo, pepper, and garlic salt. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat about 20 minutes. Add all the beans. bring to a boil and add pasta. Cook 15 to 20 minutes until macaroni is tender. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Serves 10 to 12
note: this thickens if it is refrigerated. Just add more water, beef broth or a combination
Ground beef mix:
5 lbs ground beef
2 T salt
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped onion
Brown beef, drain. Stir in salt, celrey and onions. Cover and simmer over low heat until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes Cool. Put into 6 separate freezer containers and freeze.
