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Cowboy Soup Recipe Easy Hearty Spicy Comfort in a Bowl

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A hearty and spicy cowboy soup packed with smoky spices, tender beans, and savory meat, perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef or cubed chuck roast
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef broth (low sodium)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large heavy-bottomed pot.
  2. Add chopped onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent and slightly golden.
  3. Add the minced garlic and diced bell peppers; cook for another 3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef or cubed chuck roast. Brown the meat thoroughly, breaking it apart if using ground beef, about 7-10 minutes.
  5. Stir in chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, and thyme; toast spices for about 1 minute.
  6. Add tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring well.
  7. Pour in beef broth and fire-roasted diced tomatoes; stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil.
  8. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Add drained kidney beans and black beans; cook uncovered for an additional 10 minutes to thicken.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; add cayenne or hot sauce for extra heat if desired.
  11. Serve hot topped with shredded cheddar, sour cream, green onions, or cilantro.

Notes

Do not rush browning the meat to develop flavor. Avoid burning garlic by adding it after onions soften. Toast spices briefly to enhance aroma. Rinse canned beans to reduce salt and starchy taste. Soup tastes better the next day after flavors meld. Add broth or water if soup is too thick when reheating.

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