Slow Cooker Cowboy Soup (Hearty Crockpot Beef & Bean Soup)
This Slow Cooker Cowboy Soup is a rich, bold, and comforting crockpot beef soup loaded with protein-packed beans, tomatoes, corn, and Tex-Mex flavors. It’s one of the best easy slow cooker dinner recipes for busy families looking for a healthy, filling, budget-friendly meal.
Perfect for cold days, meal prep, or feeding a crowd, this cowboy soup recipe delivers big flavor with very little effort.
Ingredients for Cowboy Soup in the Slow Cooker
1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (425 g) diced tomatoes
1 can (425 g) kidney beans, drained
1 can (425 g) pinto beans, drained
1 can (425 g) black beans, drained
1 can (425 g) sweet corn, drained
1 can (280 g) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 can (113 g) diced green chilies
1 packet taco seasoning
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
½ cup (110 ml) beef broth
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Cheddar cheese, sour cream & green onions for topping
How to Make Cowboy Soup in the Crockpot
Brown the Beef
In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Drain excess fat for a healthier soup.
Add Onion & Garlic
Stir in the onion and garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and soft.
Transfer to Slow Cooker
Place the beef mixture into your slow cooker or crockpot.
Add the Beans & Veggies
Add tomatoes, beans, corn, and green chilies. These ingredients give the soup its classic cowboy-style Tex-Mex flavor.
Season It
Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and ranch seasoning for bold, creamy-spicy depth.
Add Broth
Pour in the beef broth and stir everything together.
Slow Cook
Cover and cook on:
LOW for 6–8 hours
HIGH for 3–4 hours
Serve & Enjoy
Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
Why You’ll Love This Cowboy Soup Recipe
✔ High-protein & filling
✔ Perfect meal prep slow cooker recipe
✔ Budget-friendly family dinner
✔ One-pot easy cleanup
✔ Great for freezing and leftovers
This hearty slow cooker soup keeps you full longer, supports muscle health with protein-rich beef and beans, and provides fiber-packed vegetables for better digestion.
