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      Title: Barbecued Beef and Bean Soup
 Categories: Soups/stews, Meats, Main dish
      Yield: 8 Servings
 
      2 lb Beef sirloin tip roast
           - cut into 1/2 inch cubes
    1/2 ts Pepper
      3 c  Chopped onion
     64 oz Canned tomatoes with juice
           -- chopped
      3    Garlic cloves; minced
     48 oz Canned pink or pinto beans
           -- drained
      2 tb Vegetable oil
     14 oz Roasted red bell peppers
           - drained, rinsed & chopped
      2 tb Chili powder
  3 1/2 c  Beef broth
      2 tb Ground cumin
    1/4 c  Molasses
    1/4 ts Ground cloves
      2 ts Cider vinegar; to taste
      1 ts Salt
      1 tb Tabasco
 
  Seasoned with a hint of Tabasco, molasses and cider vinegar, this soup
  has a special flavor and assembles quickly.
  
  Brown beef, onion and garlic in oil in Dutch oven over medium heat.
  Stir in chili powder, cumin, cloves, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes,
  beans, peppers, broth, molasses and Tabasco. Simmer over low heat for
  1 1/2 hours, partially covered, stirring occasionally. Stir in
  vinegar and serve.
  
  Serving Suggestion: Sourdough Bread and Vegetable Relishes..
  
  * COOKFDN brings you this recipe with permission from:
  * Texas Beef Council -- http://www.txbeef.org
 
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