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Cowboy Soup Recipe (Easy, Hearty Ground Beef & Bean Stew) – Stovetop, Crock Pot or Instant Pot


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  • Author: Sarah Yummyum Recipes
  • Total Time: 45
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

This cowboy soup captures the rugged spirit of the Old West in a comforting bowl. Picture cowboys gathered around a campfire, simmering tough cuts of beef with beans and veggies over an open flame. Today, this one-pot wonder delivers hearty satisfaction using pantry staples. Packed with 42g protein per serving.


Ingredients

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1.5 lbs ground beef

2 (15oz) cans pinto beans, drained & rinsed

4 medium russet potatoes (4 cups diced)

1 (15oz) can diced tomatoes

1 (10oz) can Rotel tomatoes (mild)

1 (15oz) can sweet corn, drained

5 cups beef broth

1 medium onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

2 tbsp tomato paste

2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp garlic powder

Salt & pepper to taste

2 tbsp olive oil


Instructions

1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in 6-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat

2. Add ground beef, diced onion, red bell pepper. Cook 8-10 minutes until browned, drain fat

3. Stir in chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper. Cook 2 minutes

4. Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes, Rotel, pinto beans, corn, diced potatoes

5. Pour in beef broth and stir well to combine

6. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer, cover and cook 25-30 minutes until potatoes tender

7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot

Notes

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 45 min | Yield: 8 servings

Stovetop recipe. Crockpot: brown meat first, cook low 6-8 hours

Instant Pot: saute then pressure 10 min quick release

Storage: fridge 4 days, freezer 3 months

Per serving: 380 cal, 42g protein, 28g carbs, 7g fiber

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop, Simmer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg