Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pound beef lean, ground
  • 1 cup onions chopped
  • 2 each garlic cloves, chopped fine
  • 28 ounces tomatoes can, undrained
  • 6 cups water
  • 6 e beef stock cubes
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup pasta, orzo uncooked
  • 1 1/2 cup vegetables frozen, mixed, peas, carrots, corn
  • 1 x french bread optional

Method

  • Cook beef, onion and garlic in a large saucepan over medium high heat until the beef is brown, stirring to separate meat; drain fat.
  • Puree the tomatoes with juice in a covered blender or food processor.
  • Add tomatoes, water bouillon cubes and pepper to the meat mixture.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • Add orzo and vegetables.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes more.
  • Serve with french bread.