Quick Beef Broth for Football Night

It’s football night, you’re hungry, and you don’t want to spend ages in the kitchen. Enter this quick beef broth, bulked out with white beans for extra heartiness.

It’s fast, tasty, and perfect for one, but you could easily scale it up if needed.

Ingredients (serves 1)

180 g beef mince

Small tin caramelised onions

~400 ml stock of choice

1–2 cloves garlic

1–2 handfuls chopped vegetables (carrot, celery, bell pepper, courgette, cabbage…)

Half a jar of white beans, drained and rinsed

Herbs (thyme, parsley, or bay leaf)

Celery salt & pepper to taste

A drizzle of oil

Method for a Quick Beef Broth

1. Heat a little oil in a small saucepan and brown the beef mince, breaking it up as it cooks.
2. Stir in the caramelised onions and garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes.
3. Add your chopped vegetables and white beans, giving everything a quick stir to coat.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle simmer, and add herbs if you like.
5. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the flavours meld.
6. Taste and season with celery salt and pepper.

Serving Tips

Serve straight from the pot for a comforting, hearty bowl.

Garnish with fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon to brighten it up.

Pair with crusty bread or a cheese toastie if you’re extra hungry while watching the match.

Why This Recipe Works for Football Night

Quick: Ready in 20 minutes

Filling: White beans bulk it out without extra fuss

Flexible: Use whatever vegetables you have in the fridge

Low Fuss: One pot, minimal washing up

This easy beef broth is the perfect matchday meal: warm, satisfying, and packed with flavour.

And that's a quick beef broth, ideal for football night.

This recipe is part of my Soup Recipes collection. It joins 25 other soups — from chilled gazpacho to hearty broths and Asian-inspired bowls — in my complete Soup Recipes hub.

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