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Minestra con Carne Macinata Recipe: Italian Beef & Vegetable Soup
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Minestra con Carne Macinata Recipe: Italian Beef & Vegetable Soup

Thicker than broth, lighter than stew, and built on simple ingredients. It’s the kind of everyday meal that feeds homes.

By Giovanni Siracusa

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@unpezzoditalia

December 09, 2025

By Giovanni Siracusa

Ingredients

  • 1

    lb ground beef

  • 1/2

    lb pasta (ditalini, tubetti, or any small shape)

  • 2

    potatoes, cubed

  • 1

    carrot, diced

  • 1

    onion, diced

  • 1

    clove garlic

  • 1/2

    cup fresh peas

  • 1/2

    cup tomato purée

  • Fresh parsley, chopped

  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper

  • Vegetable broth (enough to cover)

  • Grated cheese, optional

  • Olive oil

Instructions

SHOP GRATSI RED

TOTAL TIME

45 minutes

4 servings

SHOP GRATSI RED

Minestra is what weeknight Italian cooking is all about. A handful of vegetables, some ground beef, and a slow simmer that brings everything together and everybody to the table! For more Italian table inspiration, finish the meal with some Anginetti Cookies, or read about Lady Luck Across the Mediterranean for the superstitions and stories that shape Italian food culture. And if this recipe has you dreaming of Italy, start planning with our guide to 48 Hours in Rome.

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STEP 1: Sauté the Aromatics

Warm a generous drizzle of olive oil in a large pot. Add the onion, carrot and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables soften.

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STEP 2: Brown the Beef

Add the ground beef and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink.

STEP 3: Add Tomato and Season

Stir in the tomato purée and let it cook for about a minute to deepen the flavor. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

A bowl of ground beef and carrots. Ground beef, diced carrots, and onions are being cooked in a pan, with tomato sauce added on top in the center, not yet mixed in.

STEP 4: Add Potatoes and Broth

Add the cubed potatoes and pour in enough vegetable broth (or water) to fully cover everything. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.

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STEP 5: Add Pasta and Peas

After 20 minutes, check the liquid level and add more if needed. Add the pasta and the peas directly into the pot. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so nothing sticks.

STEP 6: Finish and Serve

 Finish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve hot, with a light sprinkle of grated cheese if you like. Pour a glass of Gratsi Red and let simple flavors warm you up. Buon Appetito!

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