Warm up your soul and nourish your body with Rick’s Vegetable Beef Soup—a hearty, wholesome blend of tender beef, fresh veggies, and savory broth that’s not just a meal, but a delicious step toward better health. Packed with protein, vitamins, and comfort in every spoonful, it’s the perfect way to fuel your day while keeping your taste buds happy!
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Hearty Beef & Vegetable Stew
Serves: 6 | Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 2 hours
Ingredients
- 1¼ lbs beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for browning)
- 1 tbsp beef bouillon (or 1 cube)
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 cups water
- 1½ cups carrots, chopped
- 3 medium potatoes, 1-inch cubes
- ½ onion, coarsely chopped
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 14.5 oz can green beans, drained
- 8 oz frozen corn
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Beef:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes on all sides (~5 mins).
- Simmer the Base:
- Add bouillon, bay leaf, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 1½ hours until beef is tender.
- Add Vegetables:
- Stir in carrots, potatoes, onion, tomatoes, green beans, and corn.
- Return to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 mins until veggies are tender.
- Season & Serve:
- Discard bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Tips
- Rich flavor: Substitute 2 cups water with beef broth.
- Thicker stew: Mix 2 tbsp flour with ¼ cup cold water; stir in during last 10 mins.
- Slow cooker: Brown beef, then cook on Low 8 hours or High 4 hours with all ingredients.
Warm, comforting, and packed with wholesome ingredients! 🥩🥔
Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.
