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A bowl of Applebees Southwest Steak and Black Bean

Applebee's Southwest Steak and Black Bean Soup

A hearty and flavorful soup that combines the taste of sirloin steak, black beans, peppers, and a blend of spices, that is easy to make at home.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Southwest
Servings 8
Calories 230 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • spoon or spatula
  • big pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb sirloin steak
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1/2 cup black bean salsa
  • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
  • tortilla strips or tortilla chips for serving
  • dollop of sour cream for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add steak and cook until golden brown.
  • Remove steak from skillet and set aside.
  • Add diced red pepper, green pepper, red onion, and small onion to skillet and cook until slightly softened, around 3-4 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Add canned black beans, cumin, chili powder, and tomato paste to skillet and stir.
  • Add chicken broth and vegetable broth to skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Add cooked steak, brown rice, and black bean salsa to soup and simmer for an additional 10 minutes or until rice is fully cooked.
  • Serve in bowls and top with cheddar cheese and tortilla strips or tortilla chips, and a dollop of sour cream.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, omit steak and use plant-based ground beef alternative or extra beans.
  • For a lower-calorie option, try using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
    You can use vegetable broth for a more healthy recipe
  • You can add a teaspoon of ground cumin and a pinch of salt when cooking the steak for added flavor.
  • Serve with a side of brown rice, quinoa, or Applebee's salad.
  • The nutritional information will vary based on the specific ingredients used.
    This recipe is a copycat of Applebee's Southwest Steak and Black Bean Soup and the nutritional information is approximate.
  • Check out the book "Mary Nabors" for more copycat recipes of this type of dish
  • Consider storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freezing for up to 3 months

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Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 17gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 764mgPotassium: 470mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 2mg
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