I figured it was due to browning it too much, so somehow after 2 hours of low heat the beef was somehow quite tough, and after 4 hours it was still tough.
Mama's Italian Wedding Soup
Ingredients in a stew can include any combination of vegetables (such as carrots, potatoes, onions, beans, peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes) and may include meat.
Recipe Summary Mama's Italian Wedding Soup
This hearty soup was inspired by a soup I tasted at an Italian wedding. It is sure to please just about everyone! Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.Ingredients | Beef Stew Meat
1 pound extra-lean ground beef
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup dried bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
3 tablespoons minced onion
2 ½ quarts chicken broth
2 cups spinach - packed, rinsed and thinly sliced
1 cup seashell pasta
¾ cup diced carrots
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine the beef, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil and onion. Shape mixture into 3/4-inch balls and set aside.
In a large stockpot heat chicken broth to boiling; stir in the spinach, pasta, carrot and meatballs. Return to boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently, at a slow boil for 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente, and meatballs are no longer pink inside. Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
Info | Beef Stew Meat
prep:
20 mins
cook:
25 mins
total:
45 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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