🤠 Hearty Crock Pot Cowboy Soup (Hamburger Soup)

🥣 Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled & diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Optional: 1 cup mixed vegetables, ½ teaspoon cumin, dash hot sauce

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Brown the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion until no longer pink. Drain excess grease. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  2. Add to crock pot: Transfer beef mixture to slow cooker.
  3. Add remaining ingredients: Stir in potatoes, tomatoes, beans, corn, tomato sauce, broth, and seasonings.
  4. Cook:
    • LOW for 6–8 hours
    • HIGH for 3–4 hours
      (Until potatoes are tender.)
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

🧀 Optional Toppings

  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Chopped green onions
  • Crushed tortilla chips

🔥 Tips for Extra Flavor

  • Swap half the beef for ground sausage.
  • Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce.
  • Stir in a handful of shredded cheese at the end for a thicker texture.

🥖 Serving Ideas

Serve with cornbread, crusty bread, or simple side salad.