One-Pot Steak Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 4 slices bacon, diced.
02 - 1 lb (450 g) beef sirloin or steak, thinly sliced.
03 - 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed).
04 - 1 small onion, diced.
05 - 1 green bell pepper, diced.
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced.
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced.
08 - 3 cups beef broth.
09 - 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half.
10 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour.
11 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce.
12 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika.
13 - Salt and pepper to taste.
14 - For cheesy toast:.
15 - 4 slices crusty bread.
16 - 1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese.
17 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened.

# Instructions:

01 - Cook bacon until crispy, remove. Sear beef in bacon fat, remove.
02 - Sauté peppers, onion, and garlic in same pot until soft.
03 - Add flour to vegetables, stir in broth and seasonings. Simmer 10 minutes.
04 - Add cream, return meat to pot. Simmer 5 minutes more.
05 - Butter bread, top with cheese and broil until melted.

# Notes:

01 - Can use ground beef for quicker cooking.
02 - Add mushrooms or jalapeños if desired.
03 - Can thicken with cornstarch slurry.

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