Beefy Minestrone
"I know lots of minestrone recipes don't contain meat, but my husband thinks a meal is only a meal if it contains some sort of meat. Consequently, this is the perfect meal. It strikes that balance of flavorful, healthful, and soul-satisfying. —Juli Snaer, Enid, Oklahoma..."
INGREDIENTS
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6 cups chicken broth
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1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
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1 beef top round steak (1 pound) , cut onto 1/2-inch cubes
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15 fresh baby carrots, halved
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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1 small onion, chopped
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1/2 cup dry red wine
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 cup uncooked ditalini or other small pasta
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Fresh oregano, shredded Parmesan cheese, optional
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