Slow Cooker Beef, Bean, and Corn Soup
A comforting, high-protein slow cooker soup made with lean ground beef, black beans, sweet corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes. Perfectly portioned for simple weekday meal prep without added sugar.
Prep
15 min
Cook
360 min
Total
375 min
Makes
4 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
360 min
Total
375 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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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 (350°F / 175°C). Add 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until brown and no pink remains. Drain any excess fat.
Look for: brown and no pink remains
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Transfer the cooked beef into your slow…
Transfer the cooked beef into your slow cooker insert.
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Add 1 can (15 oz / 425g)…
Add 1 can (15 oz / 425g) drained black beans, 1 cup (160g) sweet corn, 1 can (14.5 oz / 410g) fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juices, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, 0.5 tsp onion powder, and 4 cups (960ml) beef broth into the slow cooker.
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Stir all ingredients together until evenly combined
Stir all ingredients together until evenly combined.
Look for: evenly combined
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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 the broth is rich and deeply flavored.
Look for: the broth is rich and deeply flavored
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Ladle 2 cups of soup per bowl…
Ladle 2 cups of soup per bowl to serve warm. Store remaining portions in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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