Searching out slow cooker recipes that make a meal that both of us will eat isn't easy. Ron wants meat and potatoes. I want flavor and vegetables (besides just tomatoes) and healthy. We just can't have it all, all at the same time. And that's ok. Life is about compomise, right? We just have to find the right compromise.
This soup doesn't have any potatoes in it but has plenty of meat. You can cut back on the meat if you want to. And it has lots of beans. (Musical Fruit) Some veggies and some fairly good flavor. I made this recipe as written. Guess what though? I have a few modifications I will make the next time.
Maybe my taste buds are worn out, but things don't seem to have as much flavor any more. I need to add some extra flavorings to things that I cook. The Oregano in this is nice but it needs some Garlic and maybe some Pepper Blend. There is plenty of salt from the canned goods. I will let you know what I throw in it next time.
This makes a lot. You need an extra large slow cooker for this one. If you don't have a 6 qt cooker you can try omitting a can of broth or a can of the tomatoes. The pasta will soak up most of the liquid if you omit a can of broth and the soup will be a whole lot thicker, or with less liquid anyway.
It's a good recipe and I hope you will try it.
2 lbs ground beef
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained (Use the kind that has some seasonings already in it)
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained (I did not drain the beans)
1 (16 ounce) can Great Northern beans, drained (again, didn't drain)
3 (10 ounce) cans beef stock
1 Tablespoon oregano
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (optional)
1 (20 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
8 ounces pasta
Brown beef in a skillet with onions and celery.
Drain fat from beef and add to crock pot with everything except pasta.
Cook on low 7-8 hours or high 4-5 hours.
During last hour, add pasta.
Serve with some garlic cheese bread! mmmmm
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