Best 18 Beef Bean Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the hearty goodness of a classic Beef and Bean Soup, a delectable dish that brings warmth and comfort to any occasion. This soup is a delightful blend of tender beef, plump beans, and an array of flavorful vegetables, all simmered in a rich and savory broth. With its robust flavors and wholesome ingredients, this soup promises to satisfy your taste buds and nourish your body. Whether you're seeking a comforting meal on a chilly day or a hearty addition to your dinner table, this Beef and Bean Soup is sure to become a family favorite. The article provides three variations of this timeless recipe: a traditional version, a slow-cooker version for effortless preparation, and a vegetarian version that offers a plant-based twist on this classic dish. Get ready to savor the deliciousness of Beef and Bean Soup in its many forms!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HEARTY BEEF & BEAN SOUP



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I love cooking, and often share my soups with my co-workers-and they're happy I do. This one is perfect for late summer, because it has a lot of zippy flavor but isn't as heavy as chili. I use my homegrown cayenne peppers in the recipe. -Lori Steiner, Maquoketa, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (13-1/2 ounces) beef smoked sausage, sliced
2 serrano peppers, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
2 cups water

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles. Drain., Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until flavors are blended. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts :

BEEF & BLACK BEAN SOUP



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I lead a busy life, so I'm always trying to come up with timesaving recipes. This zippy and colorful soup is one of my husband's favorites. It has been a hit at family gatherings, too. -Vickie Gibson, Gardendale, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 6h10m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
8 green onions, thinly sliced
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the next 12 ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low; cook until vegetables are tender, 4-5 hours. Add the beans and rice; cook until heated through, about 1 hour longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 630mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHONEY'S BEAN AND BEEF CABBAGE SOUP



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This is a hearty soup is full of flavor! Along with the red beans, the mixture of ground meat and sausage gives this soup a unique flavor. If you're not a fan of spice I'd suggest leaving the Rotel out, it adds a kick. All the fresh veggies are what really make this soup yummy. Adding the cabbage at the end keeps it from getting...

Provided by Jean Goss

Categories     Other Soups

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 bag(s) red kidney beans, soaked and drained
1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
1/2 lb ground sausage, browned and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
3 stalk(s) celery, chopped
3 clove garlic, chopped
1 medium cabbage, chopped
28 oz can of chopped tomatoes
10 oz Rotel tomatoes
8 oz tomato sauce
4 oz tomato paste
salt and pepper, to taste
seasonings of choice (basil, oregano, etc)

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse beans and pick out any broken or bad beans. Soak the beans for two hours and drain.
  • 2. Cook the beans until almost done according to the package.
  • 3. Brown the ground beef and sausage and drain.
  • 4. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic and cook about 10 minutes.
  • 5. Add this and your cans of tomatoes to the bean pot.
  • 6. Season to your personal taste.
  • 7. Cook about an hour longer. When beans are tender, mash some of the beans along the sides of the pot to get a thicker soup.
  • 8. Add the chopped cabbage and simmer twenty more minutes. Serve warm with fresh toasted homemade croutons!

COUNTRY BEAN, BEEF AND CABBAGE SOUP



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This is similar to a stuffed cabbage soup, with beans substituting for the rice. I am on the South Beach Diet and this soup can be eaten on Phase I of the plan. It's very tasty and easy to prepare. Even if you are not watching your carb/sugar intake, it's a healthy good for you soup. This recipe originated from The Good Carb Cookbook.

Provided by TheDancingCook

Categories     Beans

Time 50m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef, lean
2 cans beef broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 cup onion, chopped
4 cups cabbage, shredded fine
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
1 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Spray inside of a large size dutch oven pot with non stick cooking spray; add ground beef.
  • Cook beef over medium heat until it's crumbly and no longer pink.
  • Add beef broth, tomatoes, onion, thyme, pepper and bay leaf.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat; cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Add cabbage and beans, turn heat up to high and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf and serve.

BEEF, BARLEY, AND BEAN SOUP



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Found in response to an online request, this recipe sounds like something I want to try... so am posting it so I can find it!

Provided by Impera_Magna

Categories     Vegetable

Time 12h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2-2 cups dried pink beans or 1 1/2-2 cups some of the heirloom dried beans, rinsed and soaked overnight, then rinsed again
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs beef stew meat or 2 lbs short rib of beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced thinly
4 carrots, sliced thinly
2 bay leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons salt
3/4 cup pearl barley
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon parsley flakes (or 3 T chopped fresh parsley)
1 teaspoon dill weed or 2 sprigs fresh dill
black pepper, to taste
tomato paste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large soup pot, sauté onion and beef until brown, add vegetables and continue to sauté for 2 minutes, add remaining spices and barley. Stir and sauté another 2 minutes.
  • Add remaining vegetables (optional) and tomato paste (optional) and enough water to bring volume to about 6 quarts. Bring to a slow simmer and simmer for 12 hours. Remove fat.
  • This can be eaten after 4 or 5 hours, but it improves with longer cooking.

BEEF VEGGIE BEAN SOUP



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HUGE pot Bean soup with beef and veggies. Very filling. Great with salad or sandwiches. Great for a crowd. makes 9 1-1/2 cup servings

Provided by novitz

Categories     Beans

Time 3h20m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (20 ounce) bag 15 bean soup mix
1 1/4 lbs sirloin
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
6 cups water
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth, 99% fat free
3 beef bouillon cubes
1 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1 bag frozen carrots, crinkle cut
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can green beans
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn

Steps:

  • Soak beans for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Drain and rinse beans.
  • Place in large soup pot and cover with 6 cups water.
  • Add 3 beef boullion cubes, onion and celery.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a rapid simmer.
  • Cover bean pot.
  • Meanwhile, Cube sirloin and lightly brown with Worchesire sauce.
  • Add to bean pot.
  • Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add can of beef broth and bag of frozen carrots (I let them thaw on the counter to reduce cooking time) Simmer covered 1 addittional hour.
  • Add cans of green beans and corn.
  • Simmer 15 minutes.
  • *When I add carrots and beef broth I throw in some garlic powder and whatever seasonings I have in the cabinet.

CROCK POT BEEF, BEAN & BACON SOUP



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This seriously simple soup is full of flavor and spice. You will need at least a 5-quart slow cooker for this reicpe. To save yourself some time in the morning, you can saute the ground beef, onion, garlic and celery the night before and refrigerate until the morning. Then all you have to do is combine the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and come home to a comforting, delicious meal. All you will have left to do is top it with some baked fresh corn tortilla strips, tortilla chips or corn chips and some sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and green onion - or whatever you like! A nice side salad would be a wonderful accompaniment with this soup. This soup freezes well, also.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Time 4h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 28

5 slices bacon, cooked, drained and chopped
1 lb ground sirloin or 1 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 cup lager beer
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can niblet corn, drained
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 -3 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
cayenne, pinch (optional)
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
tortilla chips or corn chips, garnish
shredded cheddar cheese, garnish
sour cream, garnish
green onion, chopped, garnish

Steps:

  • In large nonstick skillet, saute ground sirloin, onion, garlic and celery over medium to medium-high heat until beef is browned and crumbles (be sure not to have heat too high so you don't burn the garlic); drain fat.
  • Add ground beef mixture to a 5-quart or large slow cooker.
  • Add the bacon and the rest of the ingredients to the crock pot, except for the garnishes; mix well.
  • Cover and cook on low setting for 6-8 hours or on high setting for 3-4 hours.
  • To serve, garnish with any of the following: fresh tortilla strips, tortilla chips, corn chips, shredded cheese, sour cream and green onions.
  • Don't forget to remove the bay leaf.
  • Enjoy!

SPICY POTATO, BEEF AND BEAN SOUP



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This is my own variation of a classic spicy potato soup. the measurements for the seasonings and broths are all guesses as I never measure anything - just pour! Typically I am not a fan of tabasco sauce but I really love it in this recipe - it gives such a nice heat that is not overbearing but really hits you in the back of the throat! I have also used green beans in this soup with great results and since you need 24 ounces of tomato sauce I usually use a one pint (16 oz.) jar of home-canned tomato sauce and one regular store bought 8 oz. can. Overall this is just a nice hearty soup that will really warm you up on a cold winter day!

Provided by anonymous

Categories     Beans

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups peeled diced potatoes
2 lbs ground beef
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans
3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 cups chicken broth
6 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce (to taste)
1 -2 tablespoon italian seasoning (to taste)
1 tablespoon dried basil (to taste)
1 -2 teaspoon salt, pepper and garlic powder, to taste

Steps:

  • Peel your potatoes and cut them into large but stilll bite-size chunks. Place them in a large (8 cup) measuring cup until the 6 cup line is reached. Cover them with cold water and place in the refrigerator to prevent them from turning brown until you are ready for them.
  • In a large stock pot, brown your ground beef and drain off the fat. Add in all seasonings and tomato sauce over medium heat - mix well.
  • Drain water from potatoes and add into the stock pot along with the beans (you can drain them if you like - I usually don't), and the broths.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered for an hour or so, until the potatoes are really tender and all the flavors have melded together.

MULTI-BEAN AND BEEF SOUP



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This crockpot recipe is easy and great to come home to after working all day. I created this recipe to have a variation from plain bean soup. It is very filling.

Provided by Suzyhomemaker

Categories     Beans

Time 8h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
2 cups of a mixture of your favorite varieties of dry beans
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 small onion

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef.
  • Put into crockpot.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Add enough water to fill crockpot 2/3 full.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Serve with cornbread.

CROCK POT BARBECUED BEEF AND BEAN SOUP



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Make and share this Crock Pot Barbecued Beef and Bean Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Beans

Time 16h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb dried great northern beans, soaked
2 teaspoons salt
1 medium onion, chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
2 lbs short rib of beef
6 cups water
3/4 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in the crock pot except for the barbecue sauce.
  • Cover and cook on Low 10 to 16 hours.
  • Before serving, remove short ribs and cut the meat from the bones.
  • Return the meat to the crock pot.
  • Stir in the barbecue sauce before serving.

BEAN, BACON AND BEEF SOUP



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This is something I just threw together one night when I was trying to use up canned goods. It's full of flavor with not a lot of complicated ingredients.

Provided by MrsBone04

Categories     Beans

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can corn
1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans
3 slices bacon, chopped
1/3 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups water
1 bouillon cube
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, brown the ground beef until done. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook for about two minutes.
  • Add all the rest of the ingredients and cook until bacon is soft. Top with cheese, if desired. YUM! Adjust spices to liking. I love cumin and chili powder, so I tend to add a lot more than the recipe says.

CAJUN 18 BEAN WITH BEEF SOUP



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Make and share this Cajun 18 Bean With Beef Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lentil

Time 3h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 ounce) package dry 18 bean soup mix
1/2 cup dried lentils
8 cups water
2 cups nonfat beef broth
1 lb stewing beef
3 teaspoons cajun seasoning
salt

Steps:

  • Wash and pick over the dry soup mix; set aside and cut the stew beef into small cubes; set aside.
  • Add water and beef broth to soup pot; bring to a boil.
  • Add the soup mix, lentils, stew beef, cajun spice mix and salt to the broth; reduce heat to simmer.
  • Simmer soup for 3.5 hours stirring once in a while.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.2, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 50.6, Sodium 49.6, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 0.3, Protein 17.9

BEEF & RANCH-STYLE BEAN SOUP



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This is the easiest recipe on the planet! It's very similar to chili, so is great with crackers or cornbread. It serves a large crowd, and is very inexpensive. This is one of those recipes that tastes even better the next day. I got the recipe from a lady I used to work with. It can be somewhat spicy, so you can use mild Rotel Tomatoes if you need it milder.

Provided by NinaTX

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 -2 lb ground beef
3 (16 ounce) cans ranch style beans
3 (10 ounce) cans Campbell's Ready To Serve minestrone soup (other brands don't come out right)
3 (10 ounce) cans Rotel Tomatoes, undrained (use mild to decrease spice)
1 (10 ounce) can corn, drained (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in Dutch oven or large soup pot.
  • Add beans, soups and tomatoes. Mix well.
  • Add corn, if desired.
  • Bring to boil, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • It is good topped with cheese and served with crackers, like chili.

GREAT NORTHERN BEANS, BEEF VEGIE BEAN SOUP



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I had left over Round Steak and wanted to try to make a soup! It turned out amazing!

Provided by Paulette Miller

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 4h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 gal water
4 c " bagged, great northern beans", sorted, washed, rinced and soaked
2 beef bouillon, cubes
1/4 c worcestershire sauce
1 can(s) diced tomato's (canned is fine) preferably seasoned with onion and celery
1 1/2 c diced onions
1 c diced carrots
1 c diced celery
1/2 c chopped left over round steak
3 dash(es) mrs. dash grill mates, steak seasoning
WARMING AND DELISIOUS, FOR THOSE COLD DAYS.

Steps:

  • 1. Sort, rinse, soak your beans first.
  • 2. Place water on a boil, add beans tomatoes and fresh vegetables. Do not drain the tomatoes. Just pour the whole can in.. It adds flavor.
  • 3. After soup has boiled for approx 2hr.. Add the meat. Continue to cook on medium boil for 1 more hour. Stir occasionally to prevent any sticking or burning.
  • 4. Now, you can Add your beef bouillon cubes, Worcestershire sauce and the Grill Mates seasoning. You can add any other spices you choose. Some, Tabasco sauce will spice this up nicely. Let the soup simmer on medium boil for another hour.
  • 5. When your beans are at your preferred tenderness, serve it up!
  • 6. You can also add shredded cheese as a topping garnish.. I prefer, shredded Colby Jack. Garlic bread is also great with this!

BEEF 'N' BEAN TORTELLINI SOUP



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Chock-full of vegetables, beans and tortellini, this sensational soup is a fast fix when you have Nancy's starter mix on hand. Simply stir in four ingredients and simmer. Then slice a loaf of crusty bread, and dinner is served.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups Beef 'N' Bean Starter, thawed
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
2 cups frozen broccoli stir-fry vegetable blend
1 cup frozen cheese tortellini
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Bring to a boil. reduce heat; cook and stir for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables and tortellini are tender. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 752mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

IRISH BEEF, BACON AND BEAN SOUP RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by MJH

Number Of Ingredients 16

225 g/ 7.9oz dried white beans i.e. haricot beans soaked overnight
1 tablesp. oil
50 g / 1.7oz streaky bacon, diced
225 g / 7.9oz shin or rib beef, diced
1-2 bay leaves
2-3 teasp. ground cumin
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2-3 sticks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
400 g / 14.1oz tin tomatoes
2 tablesp. wine vinegar
1 litre water
Salt and black pepper
Garnish
6 slices bread, toasted with slices of farmhouse cheese

Steps:

  • Rinse the beans. Cover with water and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse again. Heat the oil in a large pot and sauté the bacon, beef, bay leaves, cumin, onion, garlic, celery and carrots. Add the beans, tomatoes, vinegar, water and seasoning. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 1½ hours. Serving Suggestions Serve topped with a slice of the bread and melted cheese.

SPICY BEEF AND BEAN SOUP WITH OVEN-ROASTED PEPPERS



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This was my entry for a cooking contest on another site, from several years ago. The soup has a wonderful Tex-Mex influence that's perfect for warming up on a chilly evening. It features premium sirloin beef, fiber-rich white beans and a trio of fresh oven-roasted peppers for extra flavor. It has a fair amount of "heat",...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large poblano pepper
1 large red bell pepper
1/4 to 1/2 large jalapeno pepper
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 to 1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp salt
1 lb sirloin steak
32 oz vegetable broth (i used low-sodium broth)
1 c water
15 oz white beans (navy beans, cannellini beans, great northern beans)
1 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1/2 tsp a-1 brand texas mesquite blend marinade

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  • 2. Cut poblano pepper, bell pepper and jalapeno pepper in half; discard seeds. Rub olive oil on the skins of all the peppers, and place on a baking sheet with the skin side facing up. Roast in oven for 15 minutes at 400° or until skins just begin to blister.
  • 3. While peppers are roasting, mix together the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, dried basil, and salt. Rub the seasoning blend on both sides of the sirloin steak. Heat olive oil in skillet, add the coated sirloin steak and brown on both sides over medium heat. Cut the browned beef into bite-size pieces and add to a Dutch oven or large stockpot.
  • 4. Remove roasted peppers from oven. When cool enough to handle, cut Poblano and bell peppers into bite-size pieces, and mince the jalapeno pepper. Add peppers to stockpot.
  • 5. Add vegetable broth, water, beans, fresh basil, and A-1 Texas Mesquite marinade to the stockpot, and stir a few times. Cook soup over medium-low heat for 30 to 45 minutes or until beef is done throughout, stirring occasionally.

BEEF BEAN SOUP



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I have had this recipe for years. I think it originally came from Capper's Weekly. It is a different bean soup as it is beef instead of ham or bacon. If you plan ahead, it is a quick, hearty meal for a cold fall or winter day. I like to make it on the weekend to take for lunch during the week. I have included directions for...

Provided by Mary Ann Hanson

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c dry pinto beans
3/4 lb lean ground beef
1/3 c dry split peas
1/4 c regular rice
2 tsp beef base or 2 beef boullion cube
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 carrot, sliced ( i usually use about 10-12 baby)
2 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried thyme or 3 sprigs fresh (just add and fish stems out later)
water (about 6 cups)

Steps:

  • 1. Sort beans and rinse. Cover with water and soak for several hours or overnight. Drain. Quick soak for an hour in boiling water if desired.
  • 2. Brown hamburger well (the browned bits make the soup richer) and drain all but a tablespoon of drippings. I usually find I do not have to drain even with 80%. I just do this in the pressure pan. Obviously you will use a skillet if you are using a crockpot. If you need drain meat, make sure rim of pressure cooker is clean and free of grease for a good seal.
  • 3. Add all ingredients to the pressure cooker or crock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. This will take about 5-6 cups.
  • 4. If using pressure pan, cover and adjust lid. Cook at 15 pounds pressure for 15 to 20 minutes. Longer cooking time will result in softer beans and a creamier soup. Reduce pressure normally for about 20 minutes. Remove pressure contol and let pressure stabilize. Remove lid. Add more liquid if soup seems too thick and adjust seasonings if necessary. I have rarely had it too thick in pressure cooker.
  • 5. If using crock pot, cook on low all day or overnight. Adjust liquid and seasonings. Enjoy with some crusty bread and good cheese. Maybe some corn muffins! PB&J is good too!
  • 6. I really do prefer this prepared in the pressure cooker as the beans, peas, and rice have more integrity with regard to texture.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of water. You can also add a beef bouillon cube or two for extra flavor.
  • If you like your soup thick and hearty, add some barley or rice. You can also add some chopped potatoes or carrots for a more substantial soup.
  • To make the soup more flavorful, brown the beef before adding it to the soup pot. This will give the soup a richer, more complex flavor.
  • If you're short on time, you can use canned beans instead of dried beans. Just be sure to rinse them well before adding them to the soup.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Beef and bean soup is a hearty, flavorful soup that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover beef. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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