Description
A warm, unfussy bowl of comfort combining savory ground beef, tender beans, and small pasta for a hearty, nourishing meal that’s perfect any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) beans (such as kidney or cannellini), drained
- 1 cup pasta (small shapes like ditalini or elbow)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons Italian herbs
- 4 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- 1. Prepare your mise en place by chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, draining and rinsing the beans, and measuring the pasta and broth.
- 2. Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into small pieces until no pink remains.
- 3. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 4–6 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30–60 seconds.
- 4. Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juices), drained beans, and Italian herbs. Mix to combine and heat through for a minute.
- 5. Pour in the beef broth, stirring to deglaze any browned bits from the pot.
- 6. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then add the pasta and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 7. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
- 8. Remove from heat and let sit for a minute or two to thicken slightly before serving hot.