Ingredients

1 pound lean beef stew meat
6 C. water
28 oz. tomatoes with liquid cut up
1 beef bouillon cube
1 medium onion chopped
2 Tbsp. dried parsley minced
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. ground thyme
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 medium zucchini thinly sliced
2 C. cabbage finely chopped
16 oz. garbanzo beans drained
1 C. uncooked small elbow or shell macaroni
1/4 C. Parmesan cheese grated

Cooking Instructions

In a crock pot, combine beef, water, tomatoes, bouillon, onion, parsley, salt, thyme, and pepper. Cover and cook on low 7-9 hours or until meat is tender. Add zucchini, cabbage, beans, and macaroni, cook on high, covered, 30-45 minutes more or until the vegetables are tender. Sprinkle individual servings with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
 
 
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