Slow Cooker Veggie Beef Soup with Okra

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 240 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This vegetable beef soup with okra is simmered in a slow cooker with basic pantry staples like canned tomatoes for a no-fuss, delicious winter meal.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian diced tomatoes, drained
2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 cup sliced fresh or frozen okra
1 tablespoon ketchup
salt and pepper to taste
water

Directions

1 In a skillet over medium heat, cook and stir ground beef and onion until beef is evenly browned and onion is tender. Drain grease.
2 Transfer beef-onion mixture to a slow cooker. Stir in frozen vegetables, diced tomatoes, Italian diced tomatoes, potatoes, okra, ketchup, salt, and pepper. Pour in enough water to cover.
3 Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours.