Saddle up for a taste adventure with Hearty Crockpot Cowboy Soup! ๐ค ๐ฒ๐ The rugged and bold flavors of the Wild West inspired this flavorful and satisfying soup. This cowboy-inspired dish, packed with tender beef, hearty beans, and a medley of vegetables, is ideal for warming up on chilly days or whenever you crave a taste of the frontier.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed ๐ฅฉ
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ๐ซ
- 1 onion, chopped ๐ง
- 2 cloves garlic, minced ๐ง
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced ๐ฅ
- 2 stalks celery, diced ๐ฟ
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained ๐
- 1 can (14 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed ๐
- 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed ๐ค
- 4 cups beef broth ๐ฒ
- 1 tablespoon chili powder ๐ถ๏ธ
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano ๐ฟ
- Salt and pepper to taste ๐ง
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish) ๐ฟ
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Instructions:
- Brown the Beef:
- Vegetable oil should be heated to a medium-high temperature in a skillet. To enhance the flavors, add the beef stew meat and brown it thoroughly on all sides. Put the beef in the crockpot.
- Sautรฉ the Aromatics:
- Sautรฉ the chopped onion and minced garlic in the same skillet until the onion is translucent and fragrant. Cook for a few minutes more after adding the diced carrots and celery.
- Transfer to Crockpot:
- Transfer the sautรฉed vegetables to the crockpot with the browned beef.
- Add Beans and Tomatoes:
- Add the diced tomatoes (undrained), kidney beans, and black beans to the crockpot.
- Season the Soup:
- Pour the beef broth into the crockpot and add the chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together to combine.
- Cook on Low and Slow:
- Cook the Hearty Crockpot Cowboy Soup with the lid on for 6 to 8 hours on low heat or 3 to 4 hours on high heat. The flavors can converge thanks to the slow cooking, which also makes the beef tender.
- Serve and Garnish:
- Once the soup is prepared, taste it and, if necessary, adjust the seasonings.
- To add a freshness boost, spoon the hearty crockpot cowboy soup into bowls and top with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley.
๐ Hearty Crockpot Cowboy Soup is a bowl of comfort and bold flavors that will transport you to the open range of the Wild West. Perfect for a filling family meal or a gathering with friends, this cowboy-inspired soup is sure to satisfy the hungriest of cowboys and cowgirls! ๐ค ๐ฒ๐