Barbecued Beef And Bean Soup

Ingredients

• Seasoned with a hint of Tabasco, molasses and cider vinegar, this soup has a special flavor. Servings: Serves 8
• 2 lb beef sirloin or possibly round tip roast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1/2 tsp Pepper
• 3 c. minced onion
• 64 ounce canned minced tomatoes with juice
• 3 x cloves garlic, chopped
• 48 ounce canned pinto beans, liquid removed
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 14 ounce bottled roasted red bell peppers, liquid removed, rinsed and minced
• 2 Tbsp. chili pwdr
• 2 can beef broth
• 2 Tbsp. grnd cumin
• 1/4 c. molasses
• 1/4 tsp grnd cloves
• 2 tsp cider vinegar, to taste
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp. Tabasco