FAST ITALIAN STEW

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Escarole, a salad green of the chicory family, has broad wavy jagged-edged green outer leaves that whiten near the core. Wash each leaf well, pat dry and trim off white core.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk mild Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups cut fresh green beans
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 cup vegetable broth
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bunch escarole, trimmed and torn
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the cannellini beans, green beans, tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, oregano, salt and pepper. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add escarole; cover and simmer 5 minutes longer or until wilted. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 1252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 26g protein.