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Handwritten recipe card for Plaza 3 Steak Soup
Plaza 3 Steak Soup hails from Kansas City’s iconic Plaza III steakhouse, known for its rich, hearty dishes. This soup became a favorite for its comforting, stew-like quality, an ideal fusion of meat and vegetables in a deeply flavorful broth. Originally served as a starter, its robust ingredients made it satisfying enough to stand as a meal. Midwestern cuisine is famous for its homey, crowd-pleasing fare, and this soup is no exception. With roots in American heartland traditions, it’s a warm, filling dish often passed down through handwritten recipe cards and shared at family gatherings and potlucks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 649 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 stick oleo (or margarine)
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ gallon water
  • 4 cups ground beef
  • 1 cup onions (chopped, parboiled)
  • 1 cup carrots (chopped, parboiled)
  • 1 cup celery (chopped, parboiled)
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 can tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp MSG seasoning (MSG seasoning)
  • 2 tbsp beef stock base
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Roux

  • Melt 1 stick oleo in a large pot.
  • Whisk in ½ cup flour until a smooth paste forms.

Step 2: Add Liquid

  • Gradually stir in ½ gallon water, continuing to whisk to avoid lumps.

Step 3: Cook Ground Beef

  • In a separate pan, brown 4 cups ground beef.
  • Drain off excess grease.

Step 4: Combine Vegetables

  • Add beef to the soup base.
  • Stir in 1 cup each of parboiled onions, carrots, and celery.
  • Add 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables.

Step 5: Season and Simmer

  • Add 1 can of tomatoes, 1 tbsp Accent, 2 tbsp beef stock base, and 1 tsp black pepper.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat.
  • Simmer until vegetables are tender.

Tips

  • Freeze in portions for a ready-made meal.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives.
  • Avoid adding salt due to the stock base and MSG seasoning.

Nutrition

Calories: 649kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 29gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 362mgPotassium: 710mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 7398IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 5mg
Keyword comfort food, ground beef, plaza III
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