Alphabet Beef Vegetable Soup- Crock Pot

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs beef sirloin, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 medium carrots, finely chopped

• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 lb green beans, snipped and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
• 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
• 2 cups uncooked alphabet pasta

Directions

1. 1

   Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat.

3. 3

   add beef, a few pieces at a time, and cook 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to slow cooker.

4. 4

   Add onion and carrots to skillet and saute 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Transfer contents of skillet to slow cooker and add tomato sauce, beef and chicken broths, and green beans.

6. 6

   Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours.

7. 7

   Remove lid and add the peas, corn, and noodles and stir inches.

8. 8

   Cover and cook for an additional 45 minutes to an hour before serving.