Description
Crockpot Cowboy Soup is a hearty and flavorful comfort food made with ground beef, beans, and vegetables slow-cooked to perfection. It’s an easy one-pot meal ideal for busy days.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Shredded cheese, for topping (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Gather all the necessary ingredients including ground beef, vegetables, beans, and seasonings.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
3. Transfer the browned beef to the crockpot. Add chopped onions, bell pepper, corn, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and black beans.
4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to taste.
5. Pour the beef broth over the mixture in the crockpot, ensuring everything is submerged.
6. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
7. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm, topped with shredded cheese and fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
You can easily customize this soup by adding vegetables like zucchini or green beans. Adjust the spice level by adding jalapeños or using more chili powder.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Serve with cornbread, tortilla chips, or a green salad for a complete meal.