Easy Cowboy Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
• 1 red pointed pepper
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon mild chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) taco mixed beans
• 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) green beans
• 1 can (7 oz / 200 g) sweetcorn
• 4 cups (1 liter) beef stock
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large pot...: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onions for 4-5 minutes or until translucent.

2. 2

   Add the lean ground beef to the pot...: Add the lean ground beef to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.

3. 3

   Stir in the red pointed pepper, finely chopped...: Stir in the red pointed pepper, finely chopped garlic cloves, and jalapeño, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the pepper begins to soften.

4. 4

   Add the mild chili powder, ground cumin, and...: Add the mild chili powder, ground cumin, and dried oregano to the pot, stirring to evenly coat the beef and vegetables in the spices.

5. 5

   Next, add the canned diced tomatoes, taco mixed...: Next, add the canned diced tomatoes, taco mixed beans, green beans, and sweetcorn, and stir to combine.

6. 6

   Add the beef stock to the pot and...: Add the beef stock to the pot and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes.

7. 7

   Season the soup with salt and freshly ground...: Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Serve the cowboy soup hot with a side...: Serve the cowboy soup hot with a side of crusty bread or tortilla chips.