Beefy Vegetable Soup with Pasta

October 7, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, Main Course, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Supper, Vegetable

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Beefy vegetable soup with pasta – This hefty, hearty, vegetable soup recipe, is without a doubt, a meal in itself. The healthy broth has a base of vegetable juice, broth and water, adding extra flavor to this simple soup. We even through a little pasta with the ground beef, and suggest adding some fresh parmesan cheese on top. A quick, easy, “less Than 30 Minute Meal”.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Main Ingredient: Vegetables, Ground Beef
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Beefy Vegetable Soup with Pasta

1/2 pound extra lean ground beef
3 cups beef broth
3 cups V-8 juice
3/4 Cup water
1/4 tsp thyme
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 Cups mixed frozen vegetables
2/3 Cup alphabet macaroni

Directions to make Beefy Vegetable Soup with Pasta

Step 1:Brown beef in large saucepan or Dutch oven. Drain.

Step 2:Add broth, vegetable juice, water, thyme and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil; add vegetables and macaroni. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.

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Tags: Broth, Ground Beef, healthy, Homemade, Juice, Lunch, Meat, Pasta, Quick, Simple, Stove Top, Thyme, Veg, Vegetables, Water, Worcetershire Sauce

Easy Glazed Pearl Onions

September 22, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetable

Ingredients to make Easy Glazed Pearl Onions

16 oz Frozen pearl onions
2 tb Vegetable oil
3 tb Sugar
1 1/2 c Beef stock
4 tb Red wine vinegar
Salt & Freshly ground black pepper

Directions to make Easy Glazed Pearl Onions

Step 1:RINSE THE ONIONS IN A strainer, just to separate them and remove extra ice. Blot them on paper towels. In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over high heat. When it is hot, add the onions and sugar and continue cooking for 5 minutes, shaking often, until the onions are lightly colored.

Step 2:Add the beef stock, adjust the heat to medium- high, and continue cooking until the liquid is almost completely evaporated, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 3:Stir in the vinegar, cook for 30 seconds, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

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Tags: Broth, One Pot, Pearl Onions, Quick, Red Winw Vinegar, Simple, Stock, Stove Top, Sugar, Sweet, Veg