Description
Discover the ultimate cowboy soup, a hearty Tex-Mex slow-cooker masterpiece packed with smoky ground beef, black beans, sweet corn, and fire-kissed tomatoes. This easy recipe blends bold seasoning and simple prep for a comforting bowl that satisfies crowds at game day or family dinner. Ready in minutes, it cooks low and slow, delivering rich flavor, protein and fiber. Perfect for budget-friendly meals, meal-prep, and anyone craving a warm, filling stew. Serve hot with cilantro and lime for zing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, then drain excess fat.
- Transfer beef to a slow cooker and add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, onion, beef broth, taco seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Stir to combine, cover, and cook on low for 6‑8 hours or high for 3‑4 hours.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat
- stir in a diced jalapeño during the last hour. Garnish with fresh cilantro
- a squeeze of lime
- or a dollop of sour cream for added brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Soups
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cowboy soup, easy slow cooker soup, Tex-Mex soup recipe, beef bean soup, hearty soup for crowds, one pot meals, budget friendly soup, meal prep soup, comforting winter soup