Zucchini and Hamburger Stew
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz tomato based pasta sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- 14.5 oz can reduced sodium beef broth
- 3 medium zucchini, halved and chopped
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
- shredded cheese and sour cream, for topping
Instructions
- In a dutch oven or soup kettle, add the olive oil, beef, onion, and pepper. Cook till the meat is no longer pink and veggies are tender.
- Add the garlic and zucchini and cook for an addition 2 minutes.
- Add all remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer on medium-low for 20 minutes.
- Serve in bowls and top with cheese and sour cream.