Description
Rustic Cowboy Soup brings robust ranch-style flavors straight from the American Southwest to kitchen tables. Loaded with tender beef, vegetables, and bold seasonings, this one-pot marvel delivers comfort and satisfaction you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Beans and Vegetables:
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn kernels, drained
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 4 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked, thoroughly draining excess fat.
- Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic with the beef for 2-3 minutes until onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the crockpot, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Add all beans (kidney, pinto, black), corn kernels, diced tomatoes, green chilies, and seasoning mixes to create a robust flavor profile.
- Pour beef broth into the crockpot, gently stirring to incorporate all ingredients and ensure even distribution.
- Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Cover crockpot and slow cook on low temperature for 6-8 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully ladle the soup into serving bowls.
- Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and sprinkle chopped green onions on top for added texture and freshness.
Notes
- Customize bean varieties by swapping or mixing different types for unique texture and flavor profiles.
- Dial down spiciness by reducing green chilies or using mild taco seasoning for sensitive palates.
- Boost protein content by adding extra ground beef or incorporating diced chicken for variety.
- Transform into a vegetarian version by substituting beef broth with vegetable broth and using plant-based meat alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 244 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg