Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable Soup
A heart-healthy, high-protein beef soup simmered with potatoes, sweet corn, and green beans in a rich tomato-beef broth. Prepared as an 8-serving batch, perfect for easy weekday meal prep without added sugar.
Prep
15 min
Cook
240 min
Total
255 min
Makes
8 servings
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Made by Mendy + Lila
Mendy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
240 min
Total
255 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Large pot · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Batch Storage: Cool soup completely before sealing into airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat…
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat…
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) and add ground beef, diced small onion, and minced garlic.
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Cook for 6 to 8 minutes
Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the beef is fully browned with no pink remaining.
Look for: the beef is fully browned with no pink remaining
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Drain excess fat from the skillet and…
Drain excess fat from the skillet and transfer the browned beef, onion, and garlic into a 6-quart (5.7-liter) slow cooker.
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Add diced large potato
Add diced large potato, sweet corn, green beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato juice, beef broth, salt, dried oregano, worcestershire sauce, and black pepper.
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Stir well to combine all ingredients
Stir well to combine all ingredients.
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Cover with the lid and cook on…
Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until potato pieces are fork-tender.
Look for: potato pieces are fork-tender
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Turn off the slow cooker
Turn off the slow cooker, let rest for 5 minutes, and divide into 8 equal portions. ### Stovetop Method.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Cook ground beef
In a large stockpot over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C), cook ground beef, diced small onion, and minced garlic for 6 to 8 minutes until browned, then drain fat.
Look for: browned, then drain fat
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Add diced large potato
Add diced large potato, sweet corn, green beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato juice, beef broth, salt, dried oregano, worcestershire sauce, and black pepper to the pot.
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Bring liquid to a boil over high…
Bring liquid to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover with lid, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
Look for: potatoes are fork-tender
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes, and divide into 8 equal portions.
Allow: 5 minutes
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