Categories: Beef, Main Dish, Soup

Ingredients

• 2 lbs sirloin steaks , cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 1 large green pepper , chopped
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 3 medium potatoes , peeled and cubed
• 3 medium carrots , chopped
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup water (or 5 cups beef broth)
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Directions

1. In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed stock pot, cook and stir the beef, onion and green pepper in the 2 tbsp oil until meat is browned on all sides; drain the oil.

2. Add in the next 10 ingredients.

3. Bring to a boil.

4. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-30 mins, or until the potatoes are tender.

5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and the tomato paste.

6. Cover and simmer for another 25-30 mins longer, or until the meat is tender.

7. Discard the bay leaves before serving.

8. Garnish soup bowls with a couple of tablespoons of sour cream if desired.

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