This okra-infused veggie beef soup is quite simple. Probably right now, the ingredients are in your kitchen!
| Prep Time: | 20 mins |
| Cook Time: | 4 hrs |
| Total Time: | 4 hrs 20 mins |
| Servings: | 4 |
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ cup onion, chopped
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 (14.5 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
- 2 cups water, or as needed
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook and stir ground beef and onion until beef is evenly browned and onion is tender. Drain grease.
- 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.
- Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 554 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 54 g |
| Cholesterol | 101 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 13 g |
| Protein | 40 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g |
| Sodium | 502 mg |
| Sugars | 13 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
Good flavor, I used beef broth instead of water and I didn’t have any Okra, also I added a little bit of Thyme and Basil seasoning.
This is the very first time,that i have made this~the okra is very hard to cut,you have to use one good sharp knife & i also believe what they DON’T tell you in the recipe is that..the okra should be boiled before putting it in the slow cooker,with everything else..i also took the advice of some other cook~she used canned potato’s as of instead using raw,potato as it won’t be cooked in 4 hours..another thing i used differently was Diced tomato’s with little green chillies in it~as our stores don’t carry Italian Diced tomato’s..so it’s to play around with the flavors..i even put the juice in with it..so the fact that,my okra is still crunchy after cooking it for 4 hours~i will transfer it to a pan & heat it on stove top to see how the okra will soften up~but all in all~the broth taste awesome~!!..i used fresh okra by the way~our stores don’t sell frozen okra~ours game from out garden~ 😀
As so many have noted the recipe needed tweeking. Here’s what I did. I used a frozen vegetable gumbo blend soup mix which include okra, onion s, celery, corn, and red peppers. Then I added a half an onion chopped, a half of a large carrot chopped and I medium potatoes diced. I, too, dropped the ketchup. For spices I added 2 tablespoons of basil added 2 tablespoons of oregano. I used a quarter of a cup of red wine and also of Worcester shire sauce. We had a cup of left over green beans in in the frig so I tossed them in as well. I also added a clove of garlic. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the new creation!
I add more dice tomatoes, Italian tomatoes and I added peas. Came out great.
I used this recipe as a framework because I had some fresh okra that needed to be used. But I expanded the flavor profile and ingredients. I used ground turkey, lots of green, orange and yellow peppers, added celery, garlic, tomato paste and lentils. I used chicken broth to give it more depth of flavor. I also used my XL pressure cooker so it was ready much quicker.
This was really delicious! I used ground turkey and left out the okra because I didn’t have any. I also used a sweet potato because that’s what I had. Like others, I added a can of beef broth. Again, based on what I had, I used a can of stewed tomatoes and a can of Rotel with habaneros, which added a nice little kick! Versatile recipe based on what you have in your pantry, and quite delicious! I cooked on high for about 3 hours and then low for 30 minutes and it was perfect!
This is a very good, basic recipe. I’ve made this more times than I can remember of the past few years. I do make some tweaks to the recipe. I do not use ketchup and use beef broth instead of water. The beef broth really makes the soup much more flavor able than using using just plain water.
I have made this soup several times because my husband absolutely loves it! Of course, I love it also. But what is really neat about this soup is that you can make it your own depending on what mood you are in. Tonight I added quite a bit of garlic to the onions that I browned with the ground meat. Then I added a 28 ounce can of fire roasted whole tomatoes that I chopped up as they cooked. I left out the potatoes and just used the rest of the vegetables that the recipe called for except that I use cans of green beans and corn. I used a bag of okra. Then at the end I seasoned the pot with Italian herb seasoning. That really did the trick! My house smells delicious! Have fun with this easy recipe soup! ??
I made this soup and it was very dried out. The next time I make it, I will add some beef broth or more water. Besides being dried out, it was delicious.
Made this with fresh veggies instead of frozen (carrots, peppers, beans), and diced the potatoes very small. Used broth instead of water, and added extra Italian seasoning. Next time, might add hot peppers or sriracha for a bit of a kick, but pretty solid recipe overall. Cooked on low 6hrs.
I loved this. Looking for veggie filled soup!! I used a whole bag of okra 12 ounces. I then used beef broth instead of water like 2 cups of beef bouillon. I actually had the okra in my freezer and was looking for a way to incorporate the veggie into my diet. This was easy and good. I think I overcooked in the crockpot but still it was good. I am a novice at cooking so fab for newbie.
Not great but easy to make. Use higher fat beef for more flavor not 93/7.
The basic recipe is 4 stars, but I added more spices, extra water, 2 boullion cubes, and tomato sauce which made it very tasty.
This is a good Recipe- however- I agree with Foxy about the potatoes. We let it cook on low for 6-8hrs and the potatoes were done then. Also- we added a package of brown Gravy mix and it was awesome!!
My husband and I love love this soup. what a great meal and easy to make. I used Weber bbq sauce since we don’t like ketchup otherwise all the ingredients we had.
Extremely flavorful – even when frozen. Love this yummy recipe!
I really like this, but I modified it a LOT. My son, who hates veggies with a passion, LOVED THIS!! 🙂 First, I just cooked it on the stove. I used 1 can of beef broth and added water as necessary. I also added a pound of hot sausage. Per one of the reviews, I added some bay leaves and a tablespoon of oregano. I added barley. i substituted Rotel instead of the tomatoes. i also added cayenne pepper to my taste. Instead of slow cooking, after browning the meat I added everything and then boiled for 3 minutes, and simmered for about 2 hours. The result is wonderful. Add some parmesan cheese to each bowl, if desired, for even more flavor.
I love this soup. It is a good base for many others I made the following changes: 1) Steamed diced potatoes for 30 minutes before adding 2) Used low-sodium beef broth instead of water 3) Added cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder at the end. Next time ill add italian spices.
Have to run out and teach a yoga class so this is a perfect healthy meal to leave behind for the family. I added some spice (chili peppers and McCormicks Steak seasoning). I left out the okra and potatoes. I also cooked it on the stove top because I’m short on time today….still yummy!!
Didn’t enjoy this, was really bland
I did as previous raters suggested and added 2 beef bullion cubes w/2 cups of water. I also added dried oregano, basil and parsley along with 2 bay leaves. Yum!