Plaza III Steak Soup

Looking for a hearty beef soup? This recipe won’t disappoint. Layering flavors of beef, vegetables, and seasonings help make this soup taste very rich. Be sure to serve with some garlic bread.

Plaza III steak soup is rich, thick, and hearty. Some consider it to be more like a stew than a soup.

It was very popular at the restaurant in Kansas City. Unfortunately, the Plaza 3 restaurant has closed. The only way to enjoy this tasty soup is to make it at home with this copycat recipe.

A good beef soup really hits the spot when you a little more comfort in your life. After an afternoon of shoveling the driveway or whenever you are feeling a tad under the weather, this Kansas City steak soup is going to restore your energy and brighten your day. Thick and savory enough to satisfy your cravings but light enough to enjoy as a starter, this is one steak soup recipe that you don’t want to pass by.

What’s Beef Consomme?

You can think of beef consomme as a supercharged version of beef stock. It concentrates beef stock by simmering it for about an hour on low heat with ground beef, vegetables, seasonings, egg whites, and eggshells! The meat, veggies, and seasonings add more flavor to the broth, while the egg whites and shells help keep the consomme clear. The consomme is then carefully strained. The result is thicker and richer than broth or stock.

With everything else going on in this steak soup with ground beef, you can safely use beef broth without losing too much flavor or mouthfeel if you can’t get your hands on a can of beef consomme.

Let’s Make a Roux

Roux is an essential part of this steak soup recipe. It is the primary thickener of the soup, and gives it a unique chowder-like texture. Roux is easy to make, but you need to babysit it constantly, so make sure you have the time before cooking.

1. Put the butter into a thick-bottomed pan over medium heat. You can substitute any other type of fat you happen to have on hand. The only rule is that you need to use equal amounts of fat and all-purpose flour by weight when making a roux.
2. Let the butter, or other fat, melt entirely before adding your flour.
3. Use a wooden spatula or cooking spoon to incorporate the flour and fat fully. Since you will be scraping the bottom of your pan, you don’t want to use metal utensils when making a roux.
4. Stir all the time to prevent the roux from burning. Try stirring in a figure-8 pattern with an occasional circle to scrape down the rim of the pan. Be careful. If the heat is too high, the roux can splatter. Watch your heat and use a long-handled utensil.
5. For this recipe, you don’t want the roux to color too much. So, once the color changes to a light blonde, and you begin to smell something like fresh bread, you can continue with the recipe.

Tips For Making and Serving Steak and Potato Soup

• Yes, you can eliminate the adding additional MSG. Most studies show MSG is not the monster some people make it out to be. However, if you are sensitive to MSG or want to reduce your sodium intake, don’t use it.
• Make a deluxe version of the soup by replacing the ground beef with sirloin steak. Cut an equal amount of sirloin by weight into quarter-inch cubes before following the recipe below.
• Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal. If you are taking this Kansas City steak soup to the office or school, try packing a few hearty crackers.

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Ingredients

Here’s a list of what you need:

• Butter
• All-purpose flour
• Beef consommé
• Carrot
• Celery
• Onion
• Diced canned tomatoes
• Kitchen Bouquet
• Beef bouillon cube
• Ground Black Pepper
• MSG (Monosodium Glutamate)
• Frozen mixed vegetables
• Ground steak (ground beef)

How to Make Steak Soup with Ground Beef

1. Brown the ground steak and drain.
2. Place the butter in a soup pot and allow it to melt without browning.
3. Add flour and stir to form a smooth paste.
4. Cook the mixture over medium heat, without browning for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
   
5. Add the consommé to the roux and stir until smooth and slightly thickened.
6. Bring to a full boil and add the carrot, celery, onion, tomatoes, and seasonings.
7. Stir and allow to regain a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are just barely tender.
8. Add the frozen vegetables and browned ground steak.
   
9. Simmer an additional 15 minutes.

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• Easy Instant Pot Beef Stew

Favorite Ground Beef Recipes

• Ground Beef Stroganoff
• Ground Beef Chili Relleno Casserole
• Ground Beef Tater Tot Casserole
• Mexican Cornbread with Ground Beef

Be sure to check out more of my hearty soup recipes and the best ground beef recipes here on CopyKat.com!