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Cozy Crockpot Cowboy Soup

A warm, hearty soup made with ground beef, beans, and vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups beef broth Can be replaced with vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
Spices and Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust based on preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat and transfer it to the crockpot.
  2. While the beef is browning, chop the onion and bell pepper.
Cooking
  1. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, beef broth, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  2. Give everything a good stir to ensure the flavors blend beautifully.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  4. Before serving, taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  5. Ladle into bowls and add your desired toppings.

Notes

For a lighter version, swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze portions for up to 3 months. To reheat, use a saucepan or microwave, adding beef broth if it thickens too much.