Hearty Hoosier Beef Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chuck roast, cubed into 1/2 inch squares
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 quart Italian cut green beans
• 1 1/2 quarts water
• 1 quart whole canned tomatoes
• 1/2 large onion
• 1 1/2 cups baby carrots, peeled and sliced in 1/4 inch chunks
• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
• 5 potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning, to add a little kick

Directions

1. 1

   Cut up the chuck roast and all the vegetables as directed in the ingredients section. Add the olive oil to a large stock pot and place the chuck cubes in the bottom to brown over medium high heat. When half browned add all the seasonings and onion.

2. 2

   Continue stirring and browning about 5 minutes and add the green beans, water, and carrots. Let it come to a slow boil and add all the other vegetables. Add a little more water if necessary to cover all the items well and add about an inch more in the pot depending on how tall it is.

3. 3

   Turn down the heat to medium low and continue to simmer for about 45 minutes - stirring occasionally. Enjoy!