Vegetable beef soup and grilled cheese

Here’s a cozy, classic combo: vegetable beef soup with grilled cheese 🥣🧀

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Vegetable Beef Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef stew meat (or chuck, cut into cubes)
• 1–2 tbsp oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 1 cup green beans (fresh or frozen)
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 6–8 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
• Optional: 1 cup corn or peas

Instructions

1. Brown the beef
   Heat oil in a large pot. Brown beef on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté veggies
   In the same pot, cook onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3. Simmer
   Return beef to pot. Add potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, broth, and seasonings.
   Bring to a boil, then reduce to low. Cover and simmer 45–60 minutes until beef is tender.
4. Finish
   Add corn or peas if using. Simmer 5 more minutes. Adjust seasoning.

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Classic Grilled Cheese

Ingredients

• Bread (white, sourdough, or wheat)
• Butter or mayo
• Cheese (American, cheddar, or a mix)

Instructions

1. Heat skillet over medium-low.
2. Butter one side of each bread slice.
3. Place cheese between unbuttered sides.
4. Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and melted.

Tips

• Extra flavor soup: add a splash of Worcestershire sauce
• Richer grilled cheese: mix cheddar + mozzarella
• Crunchier bread: use mayo instead of butter

Want a slow cooker, Instant Pot, or tomato-free version?