Crockpot Ground Beef Taco Soup (Print View)
Hearty soup with ground beef, beans, corn and taco seasonings slow-cooked to perfection for an easy comforting meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
06 - 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with juices
07 - 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies (optional)
→ Beans
08 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
09 - 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
→ Liquids
10 - 2 cups beef broth
→ Spices & Seasonings
11 - 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning (or 3 tbsp homemade)
12 - ½ tsp ground cumin
13 - ¼ tsp black pepper
14 - Salt, to taste
→ Optional Toppings
15 - Shredded cheese
16 - Sour cream
17 - Chopped cilantro
18 - Sliced jalapeños
19 - Tortilla chips
# How to Make:
01 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat and set aside.
02 - Add diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened, then transfer the mixture to the crockpot.
03 - To the crockpot, add the corn, diced tomatoes with juices, green chilies (if using), black beans, and kidney beans.
04 - Pour in the beef broth. Sprinkle taco seasoning, cumin, black pepper, and salt over all ingredients. Stir thoroughly to combine.
05 - Cover and cook on Low for 6-7 hours or on High for 3-4 hours until flavors meld together.
06 - Taste the soup and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot with your choice of toppings.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Set it and forget it cooking that leaves your kitchen smelling like a taco truck took up residence
- The kind of meal that somehow tastes better on day two when you are too tired to cook anything else
02 -
- Do not skip browning the beef first because that step develops so much flavor you cannot get from slow cooking alone
- The soup will thicken as it sits because the beans release starch, so add extra broth when reheating leftovers
03 -
- If you accidentally bought spicy taco seasoning, add an extra can of tomatoes or beans to calm it down
- A squeeze of fresh lime right before serving brightens everything and makes the flavors pop