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Easy Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup with Tender Stew Meat

Close-up of a steaming white bowl filled with rich vegetable beef soup, featuring chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and green beans.
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Make this hearty vegetable beef soup using stew meat for a classic, comforting meal. This straightforward recipe delivers rich, old-fashioned flavor perfect for a simple family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup chopped potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
  • 1 cup frozen green beans
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn

Instructions

  1. Season the beef stew meat lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches on all sides. Remove the beef and set it aside.
  3. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Return the beef to the pot. Pour in the beef broth and add the diced tomatoes (with juice), thyme, and bay leaf.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the beef starts to become tender.
  7. Add the chopped potatoes to the soup. Continue to simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
  8. Stir in the frozen green beans and corn. Cook for another 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  9. Remove the bay leaf. Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, sear the beef in batches to ensure good browning. Do not overcrowd the pot.
  • If you prefer ground beef, brown 1.5 pounds of ground beef first, drain the fat, and add it after sautéing the aromatics. Adjust simmering time for the beef accordingly.
  • This recipe works well in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours after browning the beef and sautéing the vegetables on the stovetop.

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