Lazy Day Hamburger Soup

2 lb. of ground meat - thawed, cook in a skillet until browned. Leave the meat in bite size chunks while browning.

( I usually add chopped onions & garlic while browning, but that's optional )

Drain fat from meat and place back in pan.


You can use different combinations of ground meat or all of the same kind, just as long as its 2 lb.

e.g.-ground deer, lamb, sirloin, angus, and turkey.

Turn on slow cooker to high- don't have a slow cooker get your big pot out.

Ranch dressing, taco seasoning- add to the cooked meat with a little bit of water.
Stir and place lid on and cook for about 10 mins.

( I just fill the empty seasoning pk up with water..roughly 1/2 -3/4 cups of water so the meat doesn't dry out)

Red kidney beans- drained and rinsed

Pinto beans- or you can sub for a can of chili beans

Whole kernel corn- I like to only use 1/2 of a 15 oz can but your welcome to use the whole can with the liquid. It's up to you.

Stewed tomatoes- I like to use 2 cans of this, but recipe calls for only 1.

Mild dice tomatoes and green chilies- you can use hot, but it will have a little kick already with the green chilies.

Tomatoes sauce

Add all with the cooked seasoned meat to your slow cooker or pot.

Add salt & black pepper for taste.

Add 1-1 and 1/2 cups beef broth or add beef bullion to hot water.

Slower cooker - high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.

Large pot stove top -bring to a boil cook for 15-20mins on high, then simmer on low with lid on for 45mins- 1 hour. Just stir and check every 15-20mins.