Variable Beef Vegetable Soup/Stew Recipe

Name: Variable Beef Vegetable Soup/Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12-1 lb stewing beef, diced into 1-inch cubes; 12 medium onion, diced; 2 -3 stalks celery, diced; 3 tablespoons beef base (not bouillon); 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 7 medium potatoes (or more); 3 -4 carrots, sliced; Worcestershire sauce, as needed; celery salt, as needed; 1 (16 ounce) can mixed vegetables or 1 (10 ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables

Servings: persons

1
In large kettle, (medium stock pot) about half full of water, add beef, celery, onion, tomatoes (with juice) and beef soup base.
2
Bring to a slow boil.
3
Add potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks), carrots, a dash of Worcestershire, a dash of celery salt, and any other flavoring you like.
4
Simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender.
5
Add enough water to bring up near top of kettle.
6
Add other vegetables; bring to a boil, then simmer for a couple hours with lid off and stirring occasionally.
7
(1 cup of corn is a nice addition to this.)
8
Soup thickens as it cooks down, and even thicker the next day after refrigeration.
9
Salt maybe be added as needed.
10
Recommend making a day ahead as flavor is best if allowed to sit in refrigerator overnight and reheated the next day, either on stove or in crock pot.

1025

kcal

Calories

Fat

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12-1 lb stewing beef, diced into 1-inch cubes, 12 medium onion, diced, 2 -3 stalks celery, diced, 3 tablespoons beef base (not bouillon), and more.

Yes, Variable Beef Vegetable Soup/Stew 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!

Variable Beef Vegetable Soup/Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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