Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup green beans, cut into pieces
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup green peas
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 bay leaf
Method:
- Brown the ground beef and onion in a large pot over medium heat. Drain excess grease.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and water.
- Add potatoes, carrots, celery, green beans, corn, peas, and seasonings.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf and taste, adjusting the seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.