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Slow Cooker

Beef n Black Bean Soup

Beef and black beans combined in a spicy, Southwestern-style soup. High in flavor and protein—great with tortilla chips or cornbread.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 8 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked rice

Directions:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a slow cooker. Add the next 12 ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low; cook for 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender. Add the beans and rice; cook 1 hour longer or until heated through.