Crockpot Cowboy Soup Recipe
This hearty Crockpot Cowboy Soup is a rich and flavorful one-pot meal packed with ground beef, beans, vegetables, and a blend of spices. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this savory stew simmers slowly in a crockpot to develop deep, comforting flavors without much prep or fuss.
- Author: Emma
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (high) or 6 hours (low)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (high) or 6 hours 15 minutes (low)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (browned and drained)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 can kidney beans (15.25 ounces, drained)
- 1 can black beans (15 ounces, drained)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
- 1 can sweetcorn (15.5 ounces, drained)
- 6 ounces tomato paste
Spices & Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke (optional)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Combine Ingredients: Add the browned and drained ground beef, beef broth, diced onion, diced green bell pepper, drained kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, sweetcorn, tomato paste, chili powder, liquid smoke (if using), paprika, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper directly into your crockpot. Stir well to ensure everything is evenly mixed.
- Cook in Crockpot: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook the mixture on high for about 4 hours or on low for 6 hours. This slow cooking time allows the vegetables to become tender and the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve: Once the cooking time is complete, ladle the cowboy soup into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy the rich, comforting taste of this easy crockpot meal.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, do not skip the liquid smoke, but it is optional based on preference.
- Browning the ground beef before adding it to the crockpot helps reduce excess fat and adds depth of flavor.
- You can adjust the chili powder quantity to make the soup milder or spicier.
- This soup freezes well—store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- For a thicker soup, you may simmer with the lid off for the last 30 minutes.
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