Ingredients:
- 🥩 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
- 🧅 1 medium onion, chopped
- 🥔 2 large potatoes, diced
- 🥕 2 carrots, sliced
- 🌽 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 🍅 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 🥣 4 cups beef broth
- 🌿 1 tsp dried thyme
- 🌿 1 tsp dried basil
- 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🥄 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
- Sear the Beef:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics:
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Return the beef to the pot. Add diced potatoes, carrots, green beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), beef broth, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer the Soup:
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Taste and Adjust:
- Adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or pepper to taste.
- Serve:
- Ladle into bowls and serve hot, paired with crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.
This Beef Vegetable Soup is packed with tender beef, wholesome veggies, and a rich broth – the ultimate comfort food for any season! 🥩✨