Description
Crockpot Cowboy Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with ground beef, vegetables, and savory spices, this soup is a comforting meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base:
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup sliced carrots
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion until the meat is no longer pink. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Transfer to Crockpot: Transfer the beef mixture to a 6-quart crockpot. Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomatoes with green chilies, corn, pinto beans, diced potatoes, carrots, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Stir well to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
- Serve: Stir before serving and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with crusty bread or cornbread.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Add a handful of shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions on top before serving for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
