Mega Veggie Beef Soup Recipe

Name: Mega Veggie Beef Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Bacon Grease; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, Enough To Cover The Bottom Of The Stock Pot; 1-1/2 pound Chuck Beef Stew Meat; 1 whole Yellow Onion, Chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 stalks Celery, Chopped; 2 whole Carrots, Chopped; 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Chopped; 1 cup Green Beans, In Bite-sized Pieces; 3 cups Broth, Vegetable Or Beef; 4 cups Tomato Juice; 2 cups Water; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme; 1 whole Bay Leaf; 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar; 1 dash Paprika; 1-1/2 teaspoon Salt; Black Pepper To Taste

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Bacon Grease
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, Enough To Cover The Bottom Of The Stock Pot
1-1/2 pound Chuck Beef Stew Meat
1 whole Yellow Onion, Chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 stalks Celery, Chopped
2 whole Carrots, Chopped
1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Chopped
1 cup Green Beans, In Bite-sized Pieces
3 cups Broth, Vegetable Or Beef
4 cups Tomato Juice
2 cups Water
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme
1 whole Bay Leaf
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
1 dash Paprika
1-1/2 teaspoon Salt
Black Pepper To Taste

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In a stock pot or large Dutch oven over medium heat, warm oil and bacon grease. Add meat, onion, and garlic and saute until the meat is no longer pink (about 10 minutes).
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Add celery, carrots, bell pepper, and green beans and mix well. Add stock, tomato juice, water, Worcestershire sauce, spices, sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, covered for about 1 to 1.5 hours.
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Notes:
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1. Other veggie choices might include butternut squash chunks, peas and/or potatoes.
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2. Serve with a side of bread or over pasta and garnish with Parmesan cheese.
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3. If unable to use Worcestershire sauce for whatever reason, mix 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Taste to see if the level of sweet/sour is appropriate. Then add desired amount.

323

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Bacon Grease, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, Enough To Cover The Bottom Of The Stock Pot, 1-1/2 pound Chuck Beef Stew Meat, 1 whole Yellow Onion, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Mega Veggie Beef Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mega Veggie Beef Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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