Hearty Cowboy Soup

✅️Ingredients:

◾️ 1 lb ground beef

◾️ 1 small onion, diced

◾️ 2 cloves garlic, minced

◾️ 4 cups beef broth

◾️ 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes

◾️ 1 (14.5 oz) can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies

◾️ 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained

◾️ 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained & rinsed

◾️ 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained & rinsed

◾️ 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables

◾️ 2 large potatoes, diced

◾️ 1 tsp smoked paprika

◾️ 1 tsp chili powder

◾️ 1/2 tsp cumin

◾️ 1/2 tsp black pepper

◾️ 1/2 tsp salt

◾️ 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions:

1️⃣ Cook ground beef with onion & garlic in a skillet until browned. Drain excess fat.

2️⃣ Transfer beef mixture to the crockpot.

3️⃣ Add all remaining ingredients and stir well.

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

5️⃣ Stir, taste for seasoning, and serve hot with crusty bread or cornbread.

Tips:

🔹 For extra flavor, sauté the spices with the beef before adding to the crockpot.

🔹 To make it heartier, add extra diced potatoes or a cup of cooked rice.

🔹 Let the soup sit for 10–15 minutes after cooking—it helps flavors meld even more.