Old Fashioned Vegetable Beef (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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500 g ground beef
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1 yellow onion, diced
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2 medium carrots, diced
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2 celery stalks, diced
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2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
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400 g canned diced tomatoes
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400 ml tomato sauce
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150 g sweet corn kernels (canned or frozen)
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150 g green beans, chopped (canned or frozen)
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1 litre beef broth
→ Seasonings
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1 tablespoon beefy onion soup mix
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1 teaspoon seasoned salt
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Salt, to taste
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, diced onions, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, until beef is browned and vegetables have softened, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
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Sprinkle seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper over beef and vegetable mixture. Stir well to incorporate the seasonings.
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Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, beefy onion soup mix, corn, and green beans. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
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Simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
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Add diced potatoes to the pot. Stir and continue simmering for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
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Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Serve hot.
# Helpful Notes:
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Prepare the soup a day ahead for enhanced flavor development.
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Avoid lean beef; the rendered fat contributes to vegetable tenderness and depth of flavor.
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For a thicker consistency, stir in a small amount of instant mashed potatoes or a cornstarch slurry.
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Pairs well with rustic bread, cornbread, or a grilled cheese sandwich.