My Illinois Grandmothers Hearty Beef and Vegetable

Name: My Illinois Grandmothers Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons bacon drippings; 1 12 lbs boneless beef chuck, trimmed of excess fat and cut in 1-inch cubes; 2 large yellow onions, halved lengthwise and each half sliced 1/4 inch thick; 4 medium celery ribs, trimmed and sliced 1/4-inch thick (include some tops); 4 large garlic cloves, smashed and skins removed; 2 large whole bay leaves (preferably fresh); 1 quart beef broth or 1 quart vegetable broth or 1 quart chicken broth; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) candiced tomatoes with their liquid; 1 cup cold water (about); 1 teaspoon salt, to taste; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 12 lb peeled baby carrots; 2 cups coleslaw mix (packaged mix); ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 12 lbs boneless beef chuck, trimmed of excess fat and cut in 1-inch cubes
2 large yellow onions, halved lengthwise and each half sliced 1/4 inch thick
4 medium celery ribs, trimmed and sliced 1/4-inch thick (include some tops)
4 large garlic cloves, smashed and skins removed
2 large whole bay leaves (preferably fresh)
1 quart beef broth or 1 quart vegetable broth or 1 quart chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) candiced tomatoes with their liquid
1 cup cold water (about)
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, to taste
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
12 lb peeled baby carrots
2 cups coleslaw mix (packaged mix)
¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley

1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over med-high heat until ripples appear on pan bottom, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
2
Brown beef in two batches, allowing about 10 minutes per batch and lifting each to a bowl as it browns.
3
Add onions, celery, garlic, and bay leaves to pot and saute, stirring often, until limp, 6-8 minutes.
4
Return beef to pot along with accumulated juices, add broth, tomatoes, water, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil.
5
Adjust heat so liquid bubbles slowly, cover, and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
6
Add potatoes, carrots, slaw mix, and if liquid seems skimpy, a little more water.
7
Cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, 40-45 minutes.
8
Discard bay leaves, taste for salt and pepper, and adjust as needed.
9
Mix in parsley, ladle into heated large soup plates, and serve with chunks of crusty country bread.

1015

kcal

Calories

Fat

192

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons bacon drippings, 1 12 lbs boneless beef chuck, trimmed of excess fat and cut in 1-inch cubes, 2 large yellow onions, halved lengthwise and each half sliced 1/4 inch thick, 4 medium celery ribs, trimmed and sliced 1/4-inch thick (include some tops), and more.

Yes, My Illinois Grandmothers Hearty Beef and Vegetable 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!

My Illinois Grandmothers Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup

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