Beef and Bean Starter for Tortellini Soup

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 3
Beef and Bean Starter for Tortellini Soup
in Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3 hours 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs stewing beef
2 cans diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic ( or Italian Style diced tomatoes )
2 cans dark red kidney beans
2 cans great northern beans
salt , pepper
1 package frozen cheese tortellini
5 cups beef stock or 5 cups broth
1 package bird 's eye frozen broccoli and corn , blend
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
422
Sugar
4g
Fat
19g
This beef and bean starter is a great way to enhance the flavor of your tortellini soup. This hearty addition to your soup is a go-to for colder days and will surely satisfy your hunger. With the added protein from the beef and beans, this recipe is a satisfying meal for any meat lover. However, the use of canned and frozen ingredients may not appeal to those looking for fresh vegetables.

Instructions

1.Heat a large pot over medium-high heat.
2.Add the stewing beef to the pot and season with salt and pepper.
3.Cook the beef for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
4.Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and great northern beans to the pot.
5.Stir well and bring to a simmer.
6.Add the beef stock and Italian seasoning to the pot.
7.Stir well and bring to a boil.
8.Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 2-3 hours.
9.About 10-15 minutes before serving, add the frozen cheese tortellini and frozen broccoli and corn blend to the pot.
10.Stir well and let cook until the tortellini is heated through.

PROS

This beef and bean starter adds rich flavor to the tortellini soup, making it a hearty option for a meal.

The dish is high in protein due to the beef and beans.

CONS

This recipe requires stewing beef, which can be expensive and takes longer to cook than other beef cuts.

Frozen broccoli and corn blend may contain preservatives or additives.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a great source of protein due to the stewing beef and beans.
The vegetables as well as the beans provide various vitamins and minerals such as iron and potassium.
However, the frozen ingredients may contain less nutrients compared to fresh ones.

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