Bev's Recipe Collection

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/4 large onion, chopped
• 32 oz. beef broth
• 2 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 16 oz can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 16 oz. frozen mixed vegetables

Brown ground beef in a little olive oil, adding onion half way through; rinse.  Put beef, broth, tomatoes, beans and seasonings in a pan.  Bring to a boil and simmer 30 minutes.  Add frozen vegetables and simmer till done, about 10 more minutes.  (Or add fresh vegetables and simmer for less time.)  Serves 6.

Recipe by Mom Hudson, January, 2009