Description
This easy Crockpot Cowboy Soup is a hearty, comforting dinner loaded with ground beef, tender potatoes, beans, and vegetables in a flavorful tomato broth. With just 20 minutes of prep, the slow cooker does the rest of the work. It’s a satisfying, family-friendly meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 12 oz frozen mixed vegetables
- 15.8 oz can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 15.5 oz can light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups beef broth
- 10 oz diced tomatoes and green chilies, with liquid
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley, for topping
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef and onions and cook until beef is browned and onions soften. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Drain excess grease and then transfer the beef mixture into Crockpot.
- Add the baby potatoes, frozen mixed vegetables, great northern beans, and red kidney beans.
- Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes and green chilies with the liquid, and tomato sauce. and seasonings.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 4-6 hours.
- Top with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Storage and Reheating
Refrigerator: Store leftover Cowboy Soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
Freezer: Allow the soup to cool, then transfer it to freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 3 months. Keep in mind that potatoes can become slightly softer or grainy after freezing.
Reheating: Warm leftovers in a saucepan over medium heat until heated through. You can also reheat individual portions in the microwave. Add a splash of beef broth if the soup has thickened during storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker/Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
