Crockpot Cowboy Soup

This hearty Crockpot Cowboy Soup is packed with ground beef, potatoes, beans, tomatoes, and vegetables in a rich, savory broth. It’s an easy one-pot meal that requires minimal prep and is perfect for feeding a hungry family on a chilly day.

Ingredients

• 1½ lb (680 g) ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional

Directions

1. Brown the Beef

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the ground beef and chopped onion. Cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking up the beef as it cooks, until the meat is browned and the onion has softened.

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30–60 seconds.

Drain excess grease if needed.

2. Add Everything to the Crockpot

Transfer the cooked beef mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker.

Add the diced potatoes, carrots, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth.

Sprinkle in the chili powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Add the Worcestershire sauce and stir everything together.

3. Slow Cook

Cover and cook on:

• LOW for 7–8 hours, or
• HIGH for 3½–4½ hours

Cook until the potatoes and carrots are tender and the soup is hot throughout.

4. Adjust the Consistency

Give the soup a good stir.

If you prefer a thicker soup, leave the lid slightly ajar and cook on HIGH for another 15–20 minutes.

If it is too thick, add a little extra beef broth.

5. Taste and Serve

Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve with crusty bread, cornbread, or crackers.

Optional Toppings

Make each bowl extra delicious with:

• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Sour cream
• Sliced green onions
• Fresh cilantro
• Jalapeños
• Crushed tortilla chips

Recipe Tips

• Browning the beef first adds extra flavor and helps remove excess grease.
• Cut the potatoes into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
• Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes both work well.
• Add extra vegetables such as green beans, bell peppers, or peas.
• For a spicier cowboy soup, add diced green chilies or red pepper flakes.
• Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3–4 days and often taste even better the next day.

Prep & Cooking Time

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 7–8 hours on LOW
Servings: 8

Meta Description

Make hearty Crockpot Cowboy Soup with ground beef, potatoes, beans, corn, tomatoes, and vegetables simmered in a savory seasoned broth. An easy family comfort meal.