Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman Vegetable Beef Soup delivers comfort in a bowl with robust beef and garden-fresh vegetables. Simmered slowly with tender meat and rich broth, this classic recipe promises warmth and satisfaction for hungry families seeking a nourishing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 pounds (0.9 kilograms) beef stew meat
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 medium onion, 1.5 cups finely diced
- 1 pound (0.45 kilograms) potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled, and chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup green beans, cut into bite size pieces
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup parsley, chopped
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 cups beef broth, low sodium
- 14 ounces (397 grams) can diced tomatoes
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Arrange beef pieces in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Brown the meat thoroughly on all sides, working in batches if necessary to achieve a deep, caramelized sear.
- Add diced onions to the browned beef and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes until the onions become translucent and develop a light golden color.
- Pour in tomato sauce, carefully place bay leaves, and season with salt and pepper. Add beef broth to create a rich, flavorful liquid base. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover the pot partially and let it cook for 60 to 75 minutes, or until the beef becomes tender and easily falls apart.
- While the beef simmers, prepare the vegetables. Peel and chop potatoes into 1-inch (2.5 centimeters) cubes, slice carrots into half-inch (1.3 centimeters) rounds, and dice celery into small pieces. Add these vegetables to the pot and continue simmering for 20 minutes.
- Incorporate fresh green beans and additional chopped onions into the stew. Cook for an additional 10-12 minutes until all vegetables are tender but still maintain their texture.
- Finish the stew by stirring in freshly chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Remove from heat and let the flavors meld for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by letting the soup rest overnight, allowing ingredients to blend and deepen their delicious taste profile.
- Transforms budget-friendly chuck roast into melt-in-your-mouth tender meat through slow, patient cooking techniques.
- Delivers a complete nutritional meal packed with protein, vegetables, and soul-warming comfort in a single pot.
- Adaptable recipe welcomes creative vegetable swaps and personal spice preferences to match your taste buds.
- Convenient meal prep option that freezes perfectly, providing quick and satisfying dinners for busy families.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg