Description
A hearty and flavorful Cowboy Soup recipe that is a perfect one-pot meal for a cozy dinner. This beef soup is packed with ground beef, vegetables, and savory spices, creating a satisfying and comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base:
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can diced potatoes, drained
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup frozen green beans or carrots
Instructions
- Brown Ground Beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add diced onion and garlic, and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in diced tomatoes, corn, pinto beans, diced potatoes, tomatoes with green chilies, and beef broth. Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add extra frozen vegetables in the last 10 minutes of cooking if using.
- Serve: Serve hot with cornbread or crackers.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne or extra green chilies.
- You can substitute fresh diced potatoes if preferred—just simmer longer until tender.
- This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
