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 Bar-B-Q Beef & Bean Soup

2 pounds beef sirloin or round tip roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chopped onion
64 ounces canned chopped tomatoes with juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
48 ounces canned pinto beans, drained
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
14 ounces bottled roasted red bell peppers, drained, rinsed, and chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 (14.5 ounce) cans beef broth
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons cider vinegar, to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Tabasco


1. Brown beef, onion and garlic in oil in Dutch oven over Medium heat until beef is no longer pink.

2. Stir in chili powder, cumin, cloves, salt and pepper.

3. Add tomatoes, beans, peppers, broth, molasses and Tabasco.

4. Simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 hours, partially covered, stirring occasionally.

5. Stir in vinegar and serve.

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