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A hearty bowl of chunky cowboy soup with ground meat, potatoes, corn, and beans, garnished with fresh herbs.
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Hearty One‑Pot Cowboy Soup

A rustic, comforting one‑pot cowboy soup loaded with ground beef, vegetables, potatoes, beans, and savory seasonings — a hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights or chilly days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Main, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup peeled and diced potatoes
  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes, with juice
  • 1 15 oz can sweet corn, drained
  • 1 15 oz can pinto beans, drained
  • 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • chopped parsley or cilantro (garnish)

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven or pot
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp Knife
  • stirring spoon
  • can opener

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium‑high heat, brown the ground beef until no pink remains. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to the pot with the beef. Cook until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the peeled and diced potatoes, sweet corn, pinto beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, and tomato sauce. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil over medium‑high heat.
  5. Reduce heat to a simmer and add the chili powder, garlic salt, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, and ground cumin. Stir thoroughly to incorporate all seasonings.
  6. Cover the pot and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  7. Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro.

Notes

This hearty one‑pot cowboy soup combines ground beef, vegetables, beans, and bold seasonings in a savory broth — perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. It’s versatile and customizable; you can substitute ground turkey or add extra vegetables. The soup also reheats well and makes excellent leftovers. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}