Hearty and Flavorful Texas Beef Soup Recipe

This Texas beef soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for those chilly days. Made with tender chunks of beef, a medley of vegetables, and a rich tomato-based broth, this soup is sure to satisfy your cravings. Whether you're serving it as a main dish or as an appetizer, this homemade soup is guaranteed to warm you up from the inside out. Plus, it's easy to make and can be ready in just under an hour!

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 cup frozen green beans
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the beef stew meat and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the meat from the pot and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the browned beef back to the pot, along with the diced tomatoes, beef broth, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Add the frozen corn and green beans to the soup. Continue simmering for an additional 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
7. Stir in the chopped parsley and let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes.
8. Serve the Texas beef soup hot in bowls, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

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