70's Style Cowboy Soup (Slop)

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 3 potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 1 onion (diced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 4 cup beef broth
• 2 cup mixed vegetables (such as corn, peas, and carrots)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.

2. 2

   Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot with the beef. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.

3. 3

   Stir in the diced potatoes and pour in the beef broth.

4. 4

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

5. 5

   Add the mixed vegetables to the pot. Continue to simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the vegetables are heated through.

6. 6

   Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

This recipe is based on the 'Cowboy Soup' described in the video, often affectionately called 'Slop' by families in the 1970s. It is highly customizable; you can add canned tomatoes or different vegetable blends based on preference.

Nutrition per serving

• soup
• ground beef
• comfort food
• dinner
• potatoes
• 1970s
• easy