Cowboy Steak And Vegetable Soup Food

"COWBOY" STEW

Steps:

• Brown bacon in a large (8-quart capacity) pot. Add beef and brown in the bacon fat. Add onions, celery and carrots and saute for about 5 minutes. Add red wine and beef broth, and simmer until reduced by half. In a small bowl, mix flour and oil, then stir this mixture into the stew and let simmer for a few minutes to thicken and integrate flavors. Add potatoes, okra and bay leaves to the stew and let cook until potatoes are fork tender. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

TEXAS COWBOY STEW

Steps:

• Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, garlic and onion; cook and stir until the meat is no longer pink. Drain off grease, and transfer the contents of the skillet to a large pot.
• Pour the tomatoes into the pot with the meat, and stir in the potatoes, pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes with chilies, mixed vegetables and water. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for at least 1 hour. Stir occasionally. The longer this stew cooks, the better it gets.

STEAK-N-VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add steak, basil, salt and pepper. Stir-fry until meat is no longer pink, 4-5 minutes; drain. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more., Stir in vegetables and picante sauce. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes. Stir in beans; cook until heated through, 4-5 minutes. Add spinach; cook until just starting to wilt, 1-2 minutes.

COWBOY STEAK AND VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Cut the beef in to 1/4 inch thick strips; cut each strip into 1 inch pieces.
• In a medium bowl, combine beef, basil, salt, pepper, garlic, and oil; toss to coat.
• Heat large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.
• Add the beef mixture; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until browned.
• Stir in the broth, salsa, vegetables, onion, and red pepper. (DONOT STIR IN THE CAN OF BEANS OR THE SPINACH YET).
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce heat to low, simmer 25 minutes or until onions and red peppers are tender.
• Stir in the beans and cook 4-5 minutes or until heated thoroughly.
• Stir in the spinach.

KANSAS CITY STEAK AND VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.
• Season the beef with salt and pepper.
• Add the beef to the soup pot and brown in the hot oil, stirring frequently (do this in batches if necessary).
• Add the onion, garlic, celery, and carrots; cook and stir about 4 minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften.
• Add the soup mixes, water, and potatoes; bring to a boil.
• Change heat to medium-low and simmer 45 minutes to 1 hour or until beef is tender.
• Add in the corn and green beans and cook until beans are tender.
• Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper if needed.

STEAK AND VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Pat steak dry. Heat oil in a 4-to 5-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Cook steak until browned on all sides and medium-rare, about 3 minutes, then transfer to a plate.
• Cook onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 8 minutes.
• Stir in potatoes, tomatoes with juice, broth, and water and simmer, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in kale and cook, uncovered, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in steak with meat juices, cooked noodles, and salt and pepper to taste.