Hearty Crock pot Cowboy Soup

Crock Pot Cowboy Soup is a delicious and hearty soup that’s perfect for a cold day. It’s packed with flavorful ingredients like ground beef, beans, vegetables, and spices. Here’s a basic recipe to get you started:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies (adjust to your spice preference)
• 1 packet of taco seasoning mix
• 1 packet of ranch dressing mix
• 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, and chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked beef and sauté for a few minutes until the onion is translucent.
3. Transfer the beef, onion, and garlic mixture to your crock pot.
4. Add the drained and rinsed kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and diced green chilies to the crock pot.
5. Sprinkle the taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix over the ingredients in the crock pot.
6. Pour in the beef or vegetable broth to the crock pot, and give everything a good stir to combine the ingredients and spices.
7. Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The longer it cooks, the more the flavors will meld together.
8. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
9. Serve the Cowboy Soup hot, topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.

This Crock Pot Cowboy Soup is a hearty and satisfying meal, and it’s perfect for gatherings or when you want a comforting bowl of soup. You can also customize it by adding ingredients like bell peppers, jalapeños, or different types of beans to suit your taste. Enjoy!