Hearty Crock Pot Cowboy Soup (hamburger soup

Here’s a hearty, comforting Crock-Pot Cowboy Soup — basically a loaded hamburger soup with beans, corn, and veggies, perfect for a slow-cooker meal 🥩🌽🍅

🥣 Crock-Pot Cowboy Soup (Hamburger Soup)

Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

• 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes

• 1 (14 oz) can tomato sauce

• 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 (15 oz) can pinto or black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 cup frozen corn (or canned, drained)

• 2 cups beef or chicken broth

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• Optional: hot sauce or red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions

1. Brown the beef

1. In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.

2. Drain excess fat.

3. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté 2–3 minutes until softened.

2. Assemble in the crock-pot

1. Transfer beef mixture to the slow cooker.

2. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, corn, broth, and seasonings.

3. Stir well to combine.

3. Cook

• Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.

• Stir occasionally if you can, but it’s mostly hands-off.

4. Adjust & serve

• Taste for salt, pepper, or spices before serving.

• Optional: top each bowl with shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.

Tips for the Best Cowboy Soup

• Extra hearty: add diced bell peppers, carrots, or potatoes.

• Thicker soup: mash some beans before serving or reduce liquid slightly.

• Freezer-friendly: freezes well for 2–3 months — perfect make-ahead meal.

• Spicy kick: add chopped jalapeño or a dash of cayenne powder.

If you want, I can give you a “super thick, ultra-flavorful cowboy soup” version that tastes like a restaurant-style hamburger chili — loaded with beef, beans, and veggies, and perfect for a Crock-Pot dinner.