Ingredients

  • 5 green tomatoes
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 lb beef stew meat, chopped in thin bite-size pieces
  • 12 lb dried kidney beans (cooked separately) or 12 lb dried pinto bean (cooked separately)
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • cilantro (optional)
  • tortilla (optional)
  • chopped onion (optional)

Method

  • In a large pot, boil enough water to cover the top of the tomatoes.
  • Once water has come to a boil, add tomatoes.
  • Boil for 15 minutes or until mushy.
  • Leaving water in pot and keep ready to boil, remove tomatoes and put in blender.
  • Puree till liquified.
  • Add tomatoes back to water.
  • Add all seasonings (you may add more or less depending on your personal preferences - I like more personally).
  • Separately, cook bacon in electric skillet.
  • Remove bacon, cook beef and onion in bacon grease till browned.
  • Add all meat, onions, and beans into tomato mixture.
  • Cook till heated through.
  • Serve with tortillas, chopped onion, and cilantro.
  • Squeeze lime juice into soup before eating.