Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (14 ounce) can red beans (drained)
  • 1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup
  • 1/2 cup mushroom, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Method

  • In a non-stick skillet over medium heat break up meat for about 7 min or till no longer pink. With slotted spoon, transfer to a dutch oven.
  • In same skillet saute celery, carrot, onion and garlic for 5 min or until soft. Add oil if needed. Add to dutch oven.
  • Add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato soup, 1 can water, mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper and salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, uncover and stir occasionally.
  • Add zucchini and parsley and simmer until tender.
  • Serve over the noodles.