Objective: How to make Italian Beef soup

Which of the following solutions is more sound in terms of naive physics reasoning?

Possible answers:
A). Start with placing 1 can beef broth in a large sauce pan, add 2 pounds cubed Beef, 1 1/2 cup chopped Carrots, 1/2 cup chopped basil, 1 1/2 cup chopped onions, 2 cups diced potatoes, 1 cup diced peppers, 1/2 cup diced Zucchini squash, 1 can tomato paste, 1 pound diced tomatoes. Add 1 tablespoon dried or fresh 1/2 pound macaroni, 1 tablespoon fresh or dried oregano , 1 teaspoon salt, 1 crushed clove garlic, 1 teaspoon pepper, 2 cloves minced garlic. Add 1 and 1/2 cup water, simmer on low to medium heat until onions are clear. Cook covered on low heat for at least 30 min. Make sure meat is cooked through.Taste after that time and add Salt and pepper to taste..
B). Start with placing 1 can beef broth in a large sauce pan, add 2 pounds cubed Beef, 1 1/2 cup chopped Carrots, 1/2 cup chopped basil, 1 1/2 cup chopped onions, 2 cups diced potatoes, 1 cup diced peppers, 1/2 cup diced Zucchini squash, 1 can tomato paste, 1 pound diced tomatoes. Add 1 tablespoon dried or fresh 1/2 pound macaroni, 1 tablespoon fresh or dried oregano , 1 teaspoon salt, 1 crushed clove garlic, 1 teaspoon pepper, 2 cloves minced garlic. Add 1 and 1/2 cup water, simmer on low to medium heat until onions are clear. Cook covered on low heat for at least 30 min. 1 1/2 loaves bread. Make sure meat is cooked through.Taste after that time and add Salt and pepper to taste..
A).