Black Bean Fritters

http://www.kunersfoods.com/recipe/black-bean-fritters-2/

 

BEEF, TOMATO AND ACINI DI PEPE SOUP

http://www.skinnytaste.com/beef-tomato-and-acini-di-pepe-soup/

 

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
• 1- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup diced carrot
• 28 oz can diced tomatoes
• 32 oz beef stock*
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 oz small pasta such as Acini di pepei*
• grated parmesan cheese, optional

*check labels for gluten-free.

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, saute the beef and salt on high heat until browned, breaking the meat up into small bits. Add the onion, celery and carrots and saute 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Add the tomatoes, stock and bay leaf, cover and cook low until the beef and the vegetables are tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours (you may need to add more broth or water if it evaporates too much).
3. Add the pasta, stir and cook according to package directions.