Recipe details

U.S. Beef Brisket Tortilla Soup

Ingredients:

  • 680g American "Chuck Roll" beef, minced
  • 1 cup peeled sweet potatoes
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped red pepper
  • 1 tsp curry
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 can (440g) cowpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (383g) light unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • Salt and black pepper

Preparation:

  1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the American mince, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, chopping 2cm, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon. Pour the broth into the pan. Add sweet potatoes, onion, bell pepper and curry powder. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion and pepper are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the flour to cook and stir 1 minute.
  2. Return the American meat to the pan. Add the water, peas and coconut milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender. Stir in spinach and thyme. Cook for one minute or until spinach is wilted. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.