If you found a great deal on ground beef, this is the perfect time to stock your freezer and turn those packages into warm, hearty soups. Ground beef is incredibly versatile, and these three recipes are comforting, filling, and easy enough for a weeknight dinner.
From classic Veggie Beef Soup to creamy Cheeseburger Soup and cozy Cheesy Pierogi & Beef Soup, there is something for everyone.
1. Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup
A classic one-pot soup loaded with ground beef, vegetables, potatoes, and a flavorful tomato broth.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup green beans, cut into pieces
- 1 cup corn
- 1 can diced tomatoes, 14–15 oz
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, if needed
- 1 bay leaf
Step 1: Brown the beef
Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until browned and fully cooked.
Drain excess fat if necessary.
Step 2: Add the aromatics
Add the diced onion and cook for about 3–4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Step 3: Add the vegetables
Stir in the potatoes, carrots, celery, and green beans.
Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Build the soup
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, Italian seasoning, paprika, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
Stir everything together.
Step 5: Simmer
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
Cover and simmer for approximately 25–30 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
Step 6: Add the corn
Stir in the corn during the final 5 minutes of cooking.
Remove the bay leaf and taste the soup. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
Serve hot with crusty bread.
2. Creamy Cheeseburger Soup
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