Hearty Slow-Cooker Minestrone Upgrade
Hearty Slow-Cooker Minestrone Upgrade blends rich, meaty depth from browned ground beef with the cozy tang of condensed minestrone, layered with Southwestern pinto beans and a gentle chile warmth. Corn and green beans add sweetness and crunch, while tomatoes tie everything together into a robust, sip-and-scoop bowl. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners or casual game-day gatherings when you want a satisfying, crowd-pleasing soup.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook4 hrs 10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring, until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard the grease. Move the beef to a slow cooker.
- 2
Add pinto beans, minestrone soup, corn, green beans, diced tomatoes, and diced tomatoes and green chiles. Stir, then close the lid.
- 3
Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 4 hours.
- Calories 385.48 kcal Moderate
- Protein 19.88 g Good Source
- Carbs 46.84 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.93 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.08 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 40.24 mg Moderate
- Sodium 609.26 mg High
- Fiber 13.07 g Good Source
- Sugar 9.03 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 93.16 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.91 mg Good Source
- Potassium 862.04 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 222.78 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 14.41 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅