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Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Steak Soup - Untested


2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp canola oil
2 lbs top sirloin steak cut into cubes
1/2 cup onion chopped
3 Tbsp flour
1/2 Tbsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 Tbsp parsley
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp marjoram
4 cups beef broth
2 cups water
2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 14 oz. can of diced tomatoes
3 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 15 ounce can corn drained
1 1/2 cups carrots diced
1 cup celery diced
1 1/2 cups yukon potatoes diced I left the peel on

  1. Melt butter in pan and add oil. Heat over medium heat. Add in steak. Cook until meat is browned. About 10 minutes.
  2. Mix together flour, paprika, salt and pepper.
  3. Sprinkle over browned meat and stir to coat.
  4. In a pot add together steak, beef broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, diced tomatoes,onions and seasonings.
  5. Bring to a boil and then simmer until meat is tender. About 30-45 minutes
  6. Add in potatoes, carrots, corn, celery and tomato paste and brown sugar.
  7. Cook uncovered until vegetables are fork tender. About 15-20 minutes
Tips & Notes:

You can use precut stew meat or you can cut up a sirloin or round steak even sized pieces.
If you don’t have the parsley, oregano and marjoram, substitute them with  two teaspoons of Italian seasoning,
Use a waxy potato such as a red or Yukon Gold. A russett potato will disintegrate after simmering for any length of time. Cut potatoes into even bite size pieces.
Be sure your vegetables are cut into even size pieces so they cook evenly.

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