Ingredients
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1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
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1 cup chopped onion
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
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6 cups water
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6 beef bouillon cubes or 6 teaspoons beef bouillon granules, i personally recommend western family brand if you can find it
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1/4 teaspoon pepper, i add more than this to your taste
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1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
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1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, peas, corn, carrots, beans
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serve with French bread
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef, onion, garlic.
- Puree tomatoes in blender, or puree half and leave some in pieces.
- Put cooked beef, tomatoes, water, bouillon, and pepper in large pot.
- Bring to a boil and reduce to low; simmer uncovered 20 minutes.
- Add orzo and vegetables, simmer 15 more minutes.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve with French bread or crusty rolls!