Chunky Beef Noodle Soup

From taste of home.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 2 quarts

Ingredients

• 1  lb boneless round steak, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 2  cups water
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) can  condensed beef consomme, undiluted
• 1 -2  teaspoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  cup  uncooked spiral shaped pasta
• 1  medium green pepper, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  minced fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cook round steak, onion and garlic in oil until the meat is browned and the onion is tender; about 5 minutes. Stir in water, tomatoes, consomme and seasonings; bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Stir in paste and green pepper. Simmer, uncovered, until noodles are tender, about 8 minutes. Add parsley.