Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1–28 oz can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1– 6 oz can tomato paste
- 5 cups beef broth
- 1 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp onion salt
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 cup banana peppers and 1/2 cup of the juice that it comes in
- 1– 12 oz bag of green beans (frozen, fresh or canned)
Instructions
STOVE TOP INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat the olive oil in a 5- or 6-quart Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high. Add the onion and garlic and cook until translucent, 2 minutes. Add the beef and cook until brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer the bag of green beans to the beef and combine together with a spoon.
- Add the broth, canned tomatoes (with liquid), tomato paste, banana peppers and juice, onion salt, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the green beans are very tender, 30 minutes.
- Divide among bowls and enjoy!
SLOW COOKER INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the tablespoon olive oil and the ground beef along with the garlic and onion. Cook until the meat is browned and onion is translucent, 2 minutes.
- Transfer to the slow cooker and add the broth, canned tomatoes (with liquid), tomato paste, banana peppers and juice, onion salt, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
- Divide among bowls and enjoy!
INSTANT POT INSTRUCTIONS:
- Turn on the Instant Pot and set to sauté and allow time to heat up
- Add 1 tbsp ghee and place the minced garlic, onions and hamburger meat, around 3-4 minutes
- Turn the settings on the instant pot to high pressure. Once this setting is on, add the rest of the ingredients for the soup.
- Lock the lid making sure the top vent is sealed. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once the cook time is over,do a quick release to remove the pressure.
- Stir together with a wooden spoon and divide among bowls and enjoy!
Notes
- Compliant banana peppers can be a little harder to find. You can find compliant peppers at Whole Foods, Thrive Market and other health food stores. Always make sure to read the instructions.
- Store soup in a glass container and store in the fridge for up to one week and up to 3 months in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup/Main Dish
- Method: Stove Top/ Crockpot/ Insta Pot
- Cuisine: American