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Crockpot Cowboy Soup

Crockpot Cowboy Soup

Make hearty Crockpot Cowboy Soup with ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and savory spices. An easy slow cooker dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 315
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can corn, drained
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
  2. Transfer the cooked beef to the slow cooker.
  3. Add the onion, celery, garlic, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Stir everything together until well combined.
  5. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or High for 3 to 4 hours.
  6. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

  • Browning the beef first gives the soup a richer flavor.
  • Low-sodium broth lets you control the salt level.
  • Rinse canned beans to remove excess sodium.
  • Stir the soup before serving to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  • The flavors become even better after resting for a few minutes.