Crockpot Cowboy Soup (Easy Slow Cooker Dinner)

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When the temperature drops and you need a meal that warms you from the inside out, Crockpot Cowboy Soup is the answer. Packed with ground beef, beans, veggies, and bold seasonings, it’s hearty enough to feed a hungry crew and simple enough for even the busiest days.

This is a nearly dump-and-go recipe – toss everything in your slow cooker, let it simmer, and come back to a big bowl of comforting, flavorful soup that tastes like it cooked all day (because it did!).

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• 
  Nearly dump-and-go: just brown the beef, then let the crockpot do the rest.
• Family-friendly flavors everyone will enjoy.
• Hearty and filling thanks to beef, beans, and veggies.
• Budget-friendly and pantry staple–approved.

Crockpot Cowboy Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 can kidney beans, drained
• 1 can black beans, drained
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can sweet corn, drained
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Items Needed

• 6-quart crockpot or larger

Instructions

1. Combine all the ingredients in the crockpot and stir well.
2. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours.
3. Serve hot and enjoy!

If soups are your kind of comfort food, I’ve got plenty more you’ll love. Warm up with my Crockpot Sausage Potato Soup, try the bold flavors of Cajun Potato Soup, or get cozy with Chicken Pot Pie Soup. Love beef and beans? Don’t miss my Easy Wendy’s Chili Copycat, Quick and Easy Taco Soup, and UnStuffed Pepper Soup. And for dunking, you can’t beat a slice of Easy Jalapeño Cornbread.

Looking for more cozy soups? My easy soup and chili recipes roundup is packed with Crockpot and Instant Pot favorites for busy weeknights.

Tips for Success

• Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
• No Liquid Smoke? Use smoked paprika in place of the regular paprika for a similar smoky flavor.
• Rotel Swap: Rotel works well as a substitute for diced tomatoes. (It’s a smaller can at 10 ounces, but don’t worry – it still works perfectly.)
• Don’t Stress the Sizes: If your cans don’t match the ounces exactly, that’s totally fine. Close enough is good enough.
• Clean Out the Cupboard: Extra veggies or leftover cooked meats can be tossed right in – this soup is flexible and forgiving.
• Season to Taste: Taste before serving and adjust spices as needed.

Final Bite

Crockpot Cowboy Soup is one of those recipes that’s perfect for cold nights: easy, hearty, and comfort food, cowboy style.

👉 If you make it, leave a star rating (it helps other cooks find the recipe) and let me know in the comments how you made it your own. Did you toss in extra veggies? Add some heat? Share your spin, and pass this recipe along to a friend who loves a big bowl of soup!