Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb. ground red meat (venison, beef, bison, elk)
- 1-2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 and 1/4 tsp. salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 28 oz. diced tomatoes, drained
- 2-3 medium potatoes, diced
- About 3 cups unsalted beef broth
- 1 bag frozen, mixed vegetables
- 1 bay leaf
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Once melted and bubbly, add the onion and saute until translucent.
- Then add the garlic and saute for about 2 more minutes before adding the ground meat. Cook until the meat is browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Then, add the tomato paste, Dijon, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute before adding the tomatoes, potatoes, stock and bay leaf. Stir well and bring the mixture to a slow boil.
- Add in the mixed vegetables and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve while hot and feel free to add toppings – green onion, cheddar cheese, sour cream, crushed tortillas, oyster crackers – anything you like!