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Cowboy Soup

Cowboy Soup is a **hearty, rustic, and flavor-packed meal** loaded with **ground beef, beans, corn, potatoes, and tomatoes**, all simmered in a deliciously seasoned broth.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 lb ground beef
  • - 1 small onion diced
  • - 2 cloves garlic minced
  • - 2 medium potatoes diced
  • - 1 15-oz can diced tomatoes
  • - 1 10-oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
  • - 1 15-oz can corn, drained
  • - 1 15-oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • - 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • - 4 cups beef broth
  • - 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • - 1 teaspoon cumin
  • - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • - 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce optional, for extra depth
  • - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat

Equipment

  • - Large Dutch oven or stockpot
  • - Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. #### **Step 1: Brown the Beef**
  2. Heat a **large Dutch oven or stockpot** over **medium heat**.
  3. Add **ground beef and diced onion**, cooking until beef is browned and onions are softened (**about 5 minutes**). Drain excess grease.
  4. Stir in **garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper**. Cook for **1 minute** to bloom the spices.
  5. #### **Step 2: Add the Vegetables & Broth**
  6. Stir in **diced potatoes, tomatoes, Rotel, corn, pinto beans, black beans, and Worcestershire sauce**.
  7. Pour in **beef broth** and bring to a **gentle boil**.
  8. #### **Step 3: Simmer the Soup**
  9. Reduce heat to **low** and simmer for **20-25 minutes**, or until potatoes are tender.
  10. Stir occasionally, adjusting seasoning if needed.
  11. #### **Step 4: Serve & Enjoy**
  12. Ladle into bowls and **garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro** if desired.
  13. Serve with **cornbread, tortilla chips, or crusty bread**.