K-Jon's Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs beef sirloin or stew meat, 1/2 inch cube
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 5 cups water
• 3 cups vegetable juice
• 3 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 5 teaspoons beef bouillon
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 teaspoons vegetable seasoning (Grill Mates)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, fresh ground
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced fine
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped with leaves
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups mushrooms, thick sliced
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped

• 1 (14 ounce) can green beans, drained

Directions

1. 1

   -Add all liquid ingerdients and beef boullion and

2. 2

   bring to boil (I use microwave).

3. 3

   - combine all dry ingredients in small bowl mix well.

4. 4

   -Brown meat in oil.

5. 5

   -sautee onion and garlic till soft.

6. 6

   - add dry ingredients sautee 1 minute more.

7. 7

   -add the rest of ingredients and simmer 1 1/2 hours or till vegetables are cooked.