Cowboy Soup Recipe

Warm up with our Cowboy Soup, a hearty and satisfying recipe that brings a bit of the Wild West to your dinner table.

This soup is not just filling and budget-friendly; it’s a one-pot wonder that combines convenience with the rich, smoky flavors reminiscent of traditional cowboy cuisine.

It’s the perfect comfort food for a busy day, loaded with ground beef, wholesome veggies, and a rich broth. Plus the name alone makes you smile.

PREP TIME 15minutes mins
COOK TIME 30minutes mins
TOTAL TIME 45minutes mins

INGREDIENTS

1 pound 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 can 15 oz diced tomatoes, with juice
1 can 15 oz sweet corn, drained
1 can 15 oz pinto beans, drained
1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
3 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
Add the diced onion, red and green bell peppers to the pot with the beef. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the diced potatoes, sweet corn, diced tomatoes with their juice, and tomato sauce. Mix well.
Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer, add the chili powder, garlic salt, smoked paprika, cumin and Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine.
Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Serve the cowboy soup hot, garnished with chopped cilantro or parsley.

NOTES

Cowboy soup gets even tastier if you let it hang out in the fridge overnight. The flavors have a chance to mix and mingle, making it even more delicious the next day!

NUTRITION

Calories: 526kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 33gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 256mgPotassium: 554mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 464IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 208mgIron: 4mg