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A hearty bowl of Crockpot Cowboy Soup filled with beans, corn, and spices.

Crockpot Cowboy Soup

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A hearty, no-fuss slow-cooker stew that blends ground beef with beans, corn, and veggies—perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef (85/15 or leaner) can substitute with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles.
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained (15 oz) black beans or pinto beans work too.
  • 1 can corn kernels, drained (15 oz)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
  • 1 cup beef broth use low-sodium if you're watching salt.
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup frozen carrots
  • 1 tbsp chili powder adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • to taste none salt
  • to taste none pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains (about 6–8 minutes).
  2. Drain off excess fat and transfer the beef to the crockpot.
  3. Add the drained kidney beans and corn, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, frozen peas, frozen carrots, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. Stir everything until well combined. Cover the crockpot.
Cooking
  1. Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours, or on HIGH for 3–4 hours. The flavors will meld and the vegetables will soften.
  2. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or chili powder if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a smokier flavor, add 1 tsp smoked paprika or a splash of liquid smoke. If you prefer a soupier consistency, increase beef broth to 1 1/2 cups. For a cheesy, richer take, stir in shredded cheddar at the end or serve with a dollop of sour cream.
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