Description
Hearty Crockpot Cowboy Soup delivers a robust western-style meal packed with ground beef, vegetables, and zesty spices. Rich flavors merge seamlessly in this one-pot wonder that warms souls and satisfies hunger with each comforting spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Beans and Vegetables:
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) corn kernels, drained
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10 ounces/284 grams) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (4 ounces/113 grams) diced green chilies
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the meat foundation by thoroughly browning ground beef in a sizzling skillet until no pink remains. Eliminate excess oil through careful draining.
- Enhance the meat’s flavor profile by incorporating finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until aromatics become translucent and fragrant.
- Transfer the seasoned meat mixture into a spacious crockpot, creating a robust protein base for the hearty soup.
- Layer the remaining ingredients systematically: kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, vibrant corn kernels, zesty diced tomatoes, fiery green chilies, and complementary seasoning mixes.
- Introduce beef broth to the ingredient ensemble, gently stirring to ensure uniform distribution and seamless integration of flavors.
- Modulate the seasoning with strategic salt and pepper adjustments, tailoring the taste to personal preference.
- Secure the crockpot lid and allow the soup to simmer slowly, developing deep, complex flavors over 6-8 hours on low temperature or 3-4 hours on high setting.
- When cooking concludes, unleash the soup’s full potential by garnishing with sharp cheddar cheese, creamy sour cream, and delicate chopped green onions.
- Serve piping hot, presenting a rustic cowboy-inspired culinary experience in each comforting bowl.
Notes
- Customize the meat by substituting ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Dial down the heat by using mild taco seasoning or reducing green chilies if you prefer a milder flavor profile.
- Enhance the soup’s nutrition by adding extra vegetables like diced bell peppers or zucchini during the cooking process.
- Make it vegetarian-friendly by replacing ground beef with plant-based crumbles and using vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg