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Beef & Bean Minestrone
Beef & Bean Minestrone
40 min (programmable pressure cooker)
4 servings
$3.27/serving

Ingredients

Toppings (optional): grated parmesan and drizzle of olive oil

Preparation

PROGRAMMBLE PRESSURE COOKER

  1. In 8-quart programmable pressure cooker, program to SAUTÉ. Heat oil; add beef, breaking up chunks as needed.
  2. Drain and rinse beans. Dice zucchini. Add beans, zucchini, tomatoes, water, pasta, and mixes to pot.
  3. Secure lid. Place steam release valve in SEALING position. Press MANUAL button, select HIGH, and set the time to 5 min. This will take some time to get up to temperature before the timer starts to count down.
  4. When the cook time has finished, naturally release pressure for 10 min.
  5. Using a long-handled spoon, push the steam release valve to VENTING position. Release pressure completely before opening lid.
  6. Just before serving, stir in spinach.

SLOW COOKER

  1. In sauté pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef, breaking up chunks as needed. Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Drain and rinse beans. Dice zucchini. Add beans, zucchini, tomatoes, water, pasta, and mixes to slow cooker. Cover; cook on high 3 hours. The liquid should be bubbling.
  3. With about 20 min cook time to go, add pasta. Stir to combine. Cover; cook remaining 20 min or until pasta is tender.
  4. Just before serving, stir in spinach.
Tips

Swap zucchini for 2 cups frozen or fresh mixed vegetables of your choice.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 whole-grain roll.

Nutritional Information

Per serving (about 2 ¼ cups): Calories 360, Fat 9 g (Saturated 2.5 g, Trans 0.2 g), Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g (Fibre 11 g, Sugars 11 g), Protein 24 g.

Nutrition information is estimated based on an ingredient database and should be considered approximate. The accuracy of this information is not guaranteed.

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Beef & Bean Minestrone
Beef & Bean Minestrone
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Ingredients

Toppings (optional): grated parmesan and drizzle of olive oil

40 min (programmable pressure cooker)
4 servings
$3.27/serving
Preparation

PROGRAMMBLE PRESSURE COOKER

  1. In 8-quart programmable pressure cooker, program to SAUTÉ. Heat oil; add beef, breaking up chunks as needed.
  2. Drain and rinse beans. Dice zucchini. Add beans, zucchini, tomatoes, water, pasta, and mixes to pot.
  3. Secure lid. Place steam release valve in SEALING position. Press MANUAL button, select HIGH, and set the time to 5 min. This will take some time to get up to temperature before the timer starts to count down.
  4. When the cook time has finished, naturally release pressure for 10 min.
  5. Using a long-handled spoon, push the steam release valve to VENTING position. Release pressure completely before opening lid.
  6. Just before serving, stir in spinach.

SLOW COOKER

  1. In sauté pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef, breaking up chunks as needed. Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Drain and rinse beans. Dice zucchini. Add beans, zucchini, tomatoes, water, pasta, and mixes to slow cooker. Cover; cook on high 3 hours. The liquid should be bubbling.
  3. With about 20 min cook time to go, add pasta. Stir to combine. Cover; cook remaining 20 min or until pasta is tender.
  4. Just before serving, stir in spinach.
What you'll need
Marinara Sauce MixMarinara Sauce Mix
Marinara Sauce Mix
119 Reviews
Italian SeasoningItalian Seasoning
Italian Seasoning
135 Reviews
Vegetable Broth MixVegetable Broth Mix
Vegetable Broth Mix
110 Reviews
Tips

Swap zucchini for 2 cups frozen or fresh mixed vegetables of your choice.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 whole-grain roll.

Nutritional Information

Per serving (about 2 ¼ cups): Calories 360, Fat 9 g (Saturated 2.5 g, Trans 0.2 g), Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g (Fibre 11 g, Sugars 11 g), Protein 24 g.

Nutrition information is estimated based on an ingredient database and should be considered approximate. The accuracy of this information is not guaranteed.

For over 27 years, Epicure has helped busy families put dinner on the table fast. We make it easy and affordable to cook delicious family favourites in 20 minutes or less. Our products are 100% gluten- and nut-free, and sugar and sodium-conscious—but they don't taste that way! Packed with flavour, on-trend, and featuring global faves, they make cooking dinner the easiest part of your day!  

Learn more about the Good Food Movement →