Aunt Phoebe's Crock Pot Beef Veggie Soup

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 270 Minutes

Ready In: 300 Minutes

Servings: 12

My Great Aunt used this recipe and handed it down to my Mother. It is a staple in the Fall and Winter around my house.

Ingredients:

1 lb chuck steak, cubed

1 lb sirloin steak, cubed

salt and pepper

3 -4 cups water

8 ounces frozen corn, thawed in microwave

8 ounces frozen green beans, thawed in microwave

1 1/2 cups fresh carrots, cubed

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

4 medium potatoes, chopped

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 (14 ounce) can beef broth

1 teaspoon parsley flakes (fresh herbs are hard to find in my area)

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon tarragon

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1/8 teaspoon cumin

ground cloves

Directions:

1. I use kitchen shears to cube and trim fat.
2. Base: The 3 or 4 cups of water depends on how much evaporation your cooker creates. Simmer on high for 2 1/2 hours.
3. After adding veggies and spices, stir and simmer until you are pleased with the taste. Approximately another 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
4. Note: If I want to reduce cook time on this recipe I will sometimes saute` the celery and carrots before adding to the cooker.
5. I usually serve corn fritters or cornbread with this soup.

By RecipeOfHealth.com