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Crockpot Cowboy Soup with Ground Beef and Beans

Close-up of a white bowl filled with rich crockpot cowboy soup featuring ground beef, kidney beans, and corn.

Make this hearty, filling cowboy soup in your slow cooker for an easy, comforting family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Transfer the browned ground beef to the slow cooker.
  3. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, corn, and beef broth to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  6. Stir well before serving.

Notes

  • You can add diced potatoes to this recipe; cook them for an extra hour to ensure they soften completely.
  • Taste the soup before adding extra salt, as canned ingredients vary in sodium content.
  • Serve this soup with shredded cheese or a dollop of sour cream if desired.

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