serves 4

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 lb lean beef, cubed small
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, chopped
2 green peppers, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups uncooked bulgur
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
8 cups beef broth


1. Heat vegetable oil in soup pot; add beef and cook high, stirring frequently until browned lightly.
2. Add vegetables and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Add spices, tomato paste, broth and bulgur; simmer covered 15 minutes or more until bulgur is cooked through.