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Cowboy Soup

A hearty and flavorful soup packed with ground beef, beans, vegetables, and spices, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  3. Add chopped onion, green bell pepper, and garlic; cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth.
  6. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed before serving.

Notes

For extra depth of flavor, let the soup simmer longer or prepare it a day ahead to allow the flavors to meld. Serve with cornbread or tortilla chips for a complete meal.

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