Steak & Veggie Soup

This is a pretty quick fix! Good for those cold days when you want something to warm the cockles of your heart.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 10 cups

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon canola oil
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 lb  ground sirloin
• 3  garlic cloves, minced (or more!)
• 3  cups  frozen mixed vegetables
• 2  cups water
• 14 1⁄2 ounces  stewed tomatoes with juice
• 1  cup  sliced celery
• 1  teaspoon  beef bouillon, granulated
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) can beef broth
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Heat oil over medium-high heat in Dutch oven.
2. Saute onions 5 minutes and add garlic and ground sirloin. Cook until beef is browned.
3. Add all ingredients except beef broth and flour.
4. Bring to a boil. In bowl, whisk together the broth and flour until smooth. Add to soup, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer 45 minutes, stirring frequently.