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Crockpot Cowboy Soup

A hearty, budget-friendly soup packed with ground beef, beans, and vibrant veggies, perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and Beans
  • 1 lb ground beef Use lean ground beef for less fat.
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed Any canned beans can be used.
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
Vegetables
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies Adds a bit of spice.
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers Any color bell peppers work.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
Liquid and Spices
  • 2 cups beef broth Low sodium recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust to taste.
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Transfer the beef to the crockpot.
  3. Add the kidney beans, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, onion, beef broth, garlic powder, and chili powder to the crockpot.
  4. Stir everything to combine.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

Leftovers keep well in the fridge for about 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Add herbs like cilantro or parsley for extra flavor before serving.