Fast Italian Stew

• 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

1. 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.
2. 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.

ground beef, italian sausage, onion, cannellini beans, green beans, italian stewed tomatoes, vegetable broth, tomato paste, oregano, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/fast-italian-stew/ (may not work)