You don’t need to be cooking for hungry cowboys to enjoy this Cowboy Soup Recipe though. This soup is loved by all types of hungry people! Make a big pot of cowboy hamburger soup for the football game instead of the traditional chili. Having a few friends over for a casual get-together? Keep the menu low-key and serve cowboy soup instead of a fussy multi-course meal. Do you have teenagers that seem to never get full? Try serving them this! Beef Enchilada Casserole and Cowboy Casserole are two more delicious and easy Tex-Mex meals to feed a crowd. Or, if you’re looking for a vegetarian option, try my Vegetarian 15 Bean Soup instead!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Cowboy Soup Ingredients:
Here’s what you need to make this hearty, filling cowboy soup: Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Ground Beef: 2 pounds of ground beef are cooked with diced onion and minced garlic. It’s best to use leaner ground beef, like 90/10 ground chuck. If you use a fattier blend, be sure to drain away the excess grease. Canned Tomatoes: I always have a few cans of fire-roasted diced tomatoes in the cupboard. they add a smoky, rich flavor to soups and stews that are perfect in this recipe. Rotel: A tasty blend of diced tomatoes and chiles is an easy flavor booster. Rotel comes in different varieties, you can choose the classic one, or the spicy one if you want some extra kick. Ranch Style Beans: These canned pinto beans are seasoned with western Tex-Mex flavor! Don’t use plain canned beans. Instead, look for ranch beans (with a black label). If you can’t find them, look for southwestern seasoned pinto beans, or use seasoned chili beans. Canned Corn: Two cans of corn add sweetness to this soup. Feel free to use 3 cups of frozen corn instead if you prefer. Frozen Veggies: Toss in a whole bag of frozen mixed vegetables! Potatoes: Yukon Gold potatoes hold their shape well in this soup, and make this dish hearty and filling. Broth: Beef broth goes perfectly with the ground beef and seasonings in cowboy stew. Use boxed or canned broth if you don’t have any homemade in the freezer. Seasonings: Chili powder, ground cumin, sugar, salt, and pepper.
How To Make Cowboy Soup
Recipe Tips
Make it Spicy: As written, this recipe is flavorful, but not super spicy. You can add extra chili powder, or serve the soup with hot sauce. Prefer a thicker texture? Reduce the broth if you like, just be sure you have enough to cover the potatoes in the pot. To thin out cowboy soup, simply add more beef broth. For a Smaller Crowd: Split the recipe in half. You’ll end up with a half can of tomatoes and a half can of Rotel left over. Put both in a freezer container and save it for next time. Be Sure to Use a Large Pot: I cooked this soup in a 9-quart stainless steel dutch oven, but you could get away with using a 7-quart dutch oven or stock pot if that’s what you have. A six-quart dutch oven won’t be big enough to hold all of this soup!
Storing Tips
Store leftover cowboy soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Soups with potatoes in them don’t freeze well. The potatoes absorb the broth and become grainy when defrosted. So if you want to freeze cowboy soup, make it without the potatoes. You can add them in later, or enjoy it without.
What To Serve With Coyboy Soup
You don’t need side dishes with this hearty stew, but you might want some bread to clean the bowl with! Serve cowboy soup with a side of crusty bread (I love it with a fresh baguette) or homemade Texas Roadhouse Rolls with cinnamon honey butter. For dessert, I suggest making Sopapilla Cheesecake, or Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies. And if you’re looking for another delicious ground beef soup recipe, my friend Stacie shared a Busy Day Soup recipe and it’s super easy to make too! Cowboy Soup is a big, beautiful pot of comfort food, and it’s so simple to make! Save this recipe for the next time you have a hungry crowd to food. Pin it for more people to enjoy too! © Little Sunny Kitchen
