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Cowboy Soup

Cultural Context

Cowboy Soup is a hearty dish that embodies the spirit of the American West, often associated with cowboys and their rugged lifestyle. This filling meal combines common pantry ingredients, making it a staple for families and gatherings. Today, variations abound, with many incorporating different meats or vegetables, reflecting regional tastes and personal preferences.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 pieces bacon
1 pound sausage
2 pounds ground beef
4 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon pink Himalayan sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
3 tablespoons flour
1 can no salt added black beans
1 can green chilies
dried parsley

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner while ground pork is often less expensive.

canned diced tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato sauce

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor, while tomato sauce is often cheaper.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and seasoned water can be a budget-friendly option.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are nutritious, while pinto beans are usually less expensive.

1

Fry 4 pieces of bacon until slightly burnt and set aside to drain.

2

In the same bacon grease, brown 1 pound of sausage on both sides.

3

Add 2 pounds of ground beef and 4 cloves of garlic to the skillet.

4

If desired, add onions at this point (optional).

5

Stir in 3 tablespoons of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of pink Himalayan sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 2 teaspoons of chili powder.

6

Stir the mixture for about 1 minute until boiling, then reduce to a simmer and cover.

7

Simmer for 1 hour, checking occasionally.

8

After an hour, add dried parsley to taste and stir in.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

skillet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

nut-free

Allergens

milksoy

Also Known As

Cowboy StewBeefy Vegetable Soup

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