Texas Beef Soup

A hearty soup that even your husband will like. My husband, who thinks soups are for the faint of heart, loves this recipe! It's so quick and easy because of using the slow cooker. It's sure to be a family favorite!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 306 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 ½ cups beef broth
• 1 (11.5 fl oz) can spicy vegetable juice cocktail
• ½ green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 pound lean beef stew meat
• 1 tablespoon seasoning salt, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large heavy skillet. Season the stew meat with seasoning salt and pepper. Cook meat in the oil along with onion and bell pepper until browned. Transfer to a slow cooker, and stir in the beef broth.

Step 2

Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, or until meat is tender. During the last 30 minutes, stir in the mixed vegetables and vegetable juice cocktail.