Description
This Ground Beef Taco Soup (Crockpot Style) is an easy, flavorful recipe that allows busy individuals to enjoy a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Just brown the beef, combine the ingredients in the slow cooker, and let it simmer for rich, zesty flavors.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Ground Beef
1 large Yellow Onion, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 (28 oz) can Diced Tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 oz) can Petite Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies, undrained
1 (15 oz) can Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz) can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz) can Sweet Corn, drained
4 cups Beef Broth, low sodium preferred
1 (1 oz) packet Taco Seasoning Mix
1 (1 oz) packet Ranch Seasoning Mix
1 tbsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Cumi
1/2 tsp Salt, or to taste
1/4 tsp Black Pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until thoroughly cooked, about 5-7 minutes
- Drain the Fat: Drain any excess grease from the cooked ground beef
- Sauté Aromatics: Return the beef to the skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Transfer the beef, onion, and garlic to a slow cooker
- Add Canned Goods: Add the diced tomatoes, petite diced tomatoes with green chilies, kidney beans, black beans, and corn to the slow cooker
- Pour in Broth: Add the beef broth and gently stir to combine
- Season Generously: Add the taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well
- Set It and Forget It: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and add your favorite toppings before serving
Notes
For a spicier soup, add diced jalapeño or cayenne pepper.
This soup freezes well; store in airtight containers for future meals.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg