Here’s a Crockpot Cowboy Soup recipe—hearty, comforting, and packed with protein and veggies. It’s perfect for slow cooking so all the flavors meld together beautifully.
🤠 Crockpot Cowboy Soup
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14–15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned)
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1–2 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, cilantro, crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
1. Brown the Meat
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef or turkey over medium heat.
- Drain excess fat.
2. Combine Ingredients in Crockpot
- Add cooked meat, onion, bell pepper, garlic, all beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
3. Cook
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until vegetables are tender and flavors are well combined.
4. Serve
- Ladle into bowls and top with your choice of shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, or crushed tortilla chips.
- Serve with cornbread or crusty bread for a complete meal.
✨ Tips & Variations
- Spicy: Add chopped jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- Vegetarian version: Skip the meat and add extra beans or lentils.
- Smoky flavor: Use smoked sausage instead of ground beef.
- Make-ahead: Soup tastes even better the next day after flavors meld.
If you want, I can make a super-easy 5-ingredient cowboy soup or a keto-friendly slow cooker version for you.
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