Negra Modelo Black Bean and Beef Soup

Adapted from: Frontera’s Award Winning Chili With Negra Modelo

Yield – 6 servings

Preparation Time – 5 minutes

Cooking Time – 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 white onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 6 slices bacon, chopped into half inch pieces
• 3 cups beef stock
• 1 cup of Negra Modelo  (You can substitute another cup of beef stock, if you prefer.)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed (or 2 cups homemade cooked black beans, drained)

Directions

• In a medium pot, over medium heat, add diced onions, minced garlic, and diced bell peppers. Saute 2 – 3 minutes until the onions become slightly translucent.
• Add ground beef and bacon. Brown well.  Do not drain.
• Add beef stock, Negra Modelo, and all salt and spices.
• Bring to a low simmer and continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add beans and bring back up to simmer for 2-3 minutes until everything is hot.
• Serve Negra Modelo Black Bean and Beef Soup.